# University of Wisconsin-Madison: Civil Engineering (bachelor's)

Madison, WI. IPEDS 240444, CIP 14.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/majors/civil-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,246
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,691 (U.S. median for this major: $85,097 across 233 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $24,708)
- Rank in WI: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (5 colleges, $87,691): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,594

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $87,691 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,200 | $17,640 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,101 | $17,224 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,134 | $34,163 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $17,763 | $74,605 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $27,292 | $114,626 | 2.3 years |

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

## Civil Engineering at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | $92,809 | not reported | $22,453 | 67% |
| Marquette University | $88,144 | $27,000 | $31,487 | 83% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $87,691 | $23,250 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $81,976 | $23,522 | $16,032 | 56% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $77,958 | $28,000 | $15,014 | 49% |

## Careers
- Civil engineer (SOC 17-2050): median wage $99,010 Madison, WI, $94,600 WI, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $160,700 Madison, WI, $142,060 WI, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $90,560 Madison, WI, $89,990 WI, $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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