# University of Nevada-Reno: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Reno, NV. IPEDS 182290, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nevada-reno/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,379
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,201 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in NV: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,896

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,201 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,674 | $55,512 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,125 | $57,488 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $14,537 | $63,672 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,317 | $80,228 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $21,646 | $94,809 | 2.1 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at NV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $90,474 | $22,763 | $10,359 | 51% |
| University of Nevada-Reno | $81,201 | $23,250 | $15,927 | 61% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $105,470 Reno, NV, $104,310 NV, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $160,900 Reno, NV, $161,560 NV, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $120,050 Reno, NV, $109,720 NV, $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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