# University of South Alabama: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Mobile, AL. IPEDS 102094, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-alabama/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $59,547
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,187 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,000 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in AL: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (5 colleges, $78,858): -$671
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,910

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,187 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,657 | $56,324 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,265 | $59,029 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,277 | $72,433 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $23,252 | $103,471 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $25,322 | $112,683 | 2.4 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $87,685 | $25,454 | $22,420 | 73% |
| Auburn University | $79,778 | $23,375 | $24,323 | 82% |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $78,858 | $20,799 | $18,796 | 64% |
| University of South Alabama | $78,187 | $28,000 | $17,648 | 53% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $78,054 | $26,596 | $18,749 | 64% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $107,810 Mobile, AL, $99,010 AL, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $164,020 Mobile, AL, $162,350 AL, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $99,680 Mobile, AL, $102,650 AL, $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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