# University of Virginia: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Charlottesville, VA. IPEDS 234076, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-virginia-main-campus/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $74,772
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $91,651 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,903 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Civil Engineering at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $93,856 | $23,812 | $17,915 | 68% |
| University of Virginia | $91,651 | $14,903 | $21,565 | 96% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $88,142 | $25,760 | $24,953 | 86% |
| Old Dominion University | $82,703 | $25,000 | $14,638 | 46% |
| Virginia Military Institute | $76,991 | $26,000 | $17,113 | 76% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $89,250 Charlottesville, VA, $97,120 VA, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $168,400 Charlottesville, VA, $176,160 VA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage not reported Charlottesville, VA, $104,940 VA, $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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