Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of South Alabama · Mobile, AL

CIP 14.08

$59,547Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,187Median earnings 4 years after
$86,917Median earnings 5 years after
$26,366Median federal debt
36Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of South Alabama earn a median of $59,547 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 $26,366, about 44% 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 in Huntsville
Huntsville
$64,122$19,049
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$62,283$25,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $59,547 one year after graduation and $86,917 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,366.

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