Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Alabama in Huntsville · Huntsville, AL

CIP 14.08

$64,122Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,858Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$19,049Median federal debt
34Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Alabama in Huntsville earn a median of $64,122 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $86,517 four years after graduating (middle half: $73,883–$101,174). Median debt is $19,049, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Civil Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Alabama schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$70,619$25,000
Auburn University
Auburn
$68,291$21,750
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$62,283$25,750
University of South Alabama
Mobile
$59,547$26,366

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of Alabama in Huntsville make?

The median salary is $64,122 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,049.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.