# University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Charlotte, NC. IPEDS 199139, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,934
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,289 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,500 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in NC: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (3 colleges, $83,289): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,808

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,289 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,357 | $44,535 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,668 | $45,872 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,690 | $58,867 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $19,822 | $85,235 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $21,761 | $93,572 | 1.9 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $85,568 | $25,000 | $17,303 | 85% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $83,289 | $23,500 | $15,435 | 69% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $76,508 | $31,000 | $10,846 | 57% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $102,370 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $100,730 NC, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $169,960 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $167,840 NC, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $82,840 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $99,440 NC, $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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