# University of Rhode Island: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Kingston, RI. IPEDS 217484, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-rhode-island/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $68,728
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,457 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,708 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in RI: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,640

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,457 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,368 | $60,633 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,923 | $54,535 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $17,803 | $75,129 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $23,394 | $98,723 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $28,460 | $120,101 | 3.0 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams University | $90,146 | not reported | $37,999 | 69% |
| University of Rhode Island | $79,457 | $24,708 | $21,440 | 73% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $99,310 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $99,300 RI, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $172,640 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $175,910 RI, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $101,140 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $101,140 RI, $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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