# University of Notre Dame: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Notre Dame, IN. IPEDS 152080, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-notre-dame/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $74,499
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,781 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,100 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in IN: 3 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (7 colleges, $84,514): +$1,267
- Versus the U.S. median: +$684

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.05 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,781 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,244 | $29,338 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $7,254 | $29,379 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,432 | $46,300 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,670 | $75,614 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $45,321 | $183,550 | 3.7 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $90,873 | $19,500 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | $88,155 | $24,132 | $42,513 | 78% |
| University of Notre Dame | $85,781 | $20,100 | $26,780 | 95% |
| Purdue University Northwest | $84,514 | $28,250 | $6,079 | 43% |
| University of Evansville | $80,532 | not reported | $18,499 | 65% |
| Valparaiso University | $80,173 | $27,000 | $18,578 | 70% |
| Trine University | $78,808 | $27,000 | $25,355 | 64% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $96,180 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, $98,270 IN, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $144,900 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, $155,810 IN, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage not reported South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, $92,460 IN, $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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