# University of New Haven: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

West Haven, CT. IPEDS 129941, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-haven/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $70,495
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,798 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in CT: 8 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (8 colleges, $87,883): -$4,085
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,299

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,798 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $27,837 | $115,524 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $29,043 | $120,528 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $31,601 | $131,144 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $34,853 | $144,640 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $38,385 | $159,298 | 3.5 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | $87,883 | $23,825 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $87,883 | $23,825 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $87,883 | $23,825 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $87,883 | $23,825 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $87,883 | $23,825 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $87,366 | $31,000 | $16,857 | 48% |
| University of Hartford | $84,614 | $25,532 | $30,282 | 54% |
| University of New Haven | $83,798 | $27,000 | $34,192 | 63% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $102,690 New Haven, CT, $103,150 CT, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $167,080 New Haven, CT, $175,490 CT, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $113,290 New Haven, CT, $114,710 CT, $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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