# University of Massachusetts-Lowell: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Lowell, MA. IPEDS 166513, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-lowell/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $65,103
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,233 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in MA: 8 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (9 colleges, $88,924): -$5,691
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,864

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,233 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,943 | $43,451 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,199 | $44,570 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $12,141 | $53,056 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $16,460 | $71,930 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $26,139 | $114,227 | 2.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Civil Engineering at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | $100,613 | $24,750 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $93,417 | $27,000 | $43,071 | 90% |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $93,402 | $27,000 | $34,170 | 68% |
| Merrimack College | $90,714 | $27,000 | $37,927 | 70% |
| Tufts University | $88,924 | not reported | $39,998 | 94% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $88,076 | $27,000 | $22,383 | 83% |
| Western New England University | $86,375 | $27,000 | $27,290 | 64% |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $83,233 | $27,000 | $17,163 | 65% |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $79,051 | $27,000 | $20,927 | 52% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $107,670 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $106,730 MA, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $205,130 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $201,430 MA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $109,620 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $115,800 MA, $107,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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