# University of Washington-Tacoma Campus: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Tacoma, WA. IPEDS 377564, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-tacoma-campus/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $73,357
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $92,010 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $14,874 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in WA: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (6 colleges, $89,410): +$2,600
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,913

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $92,010 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,458 | $18,768 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,135 | $25,828 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,748 | $28,409 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $11,449 | $48,200 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $22,183 | $93,390 | 1.8 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $92,010 | $14,874 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $92,010 | $14,874 | $10,163 | 63% |
| Washington State University | $91,879 | $22,450 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Gonzaga University | $86,942 | $25,000 | $35,119 | 86% |
| Saint Martin's University | $85,276 | $23,616 | $28,119 | 52% |
| Seattle University | $81,559 | $24,000 | $34,662 | 76% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $116,480 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $110,000 WA, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $204,340 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $189,680 WA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $128,410 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $125,460 WA, $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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