Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Auburn University · Auburn, AL

CIP 14.08

$68,291Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$79,778Median earnings 4 years after
$81,856Median earnings 5 years after
$21,750Median federal debt
113Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at Auburn University earn a median of $68,291 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 $21,750, about 32% 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
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
$64,122$19,049
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 Auburn University make?

The median salary is $68,291 one year after graduation and $81,856 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,750.

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