Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Alaska Fairbanks · Fairbanks, AK

CIP 14.08

$71,312Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$86,819Median earnings 4 years after
$92,380Median earnings 5 years after
$14,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Alaska Fairbanks earn a median of $71,312 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 $14,500, about 20% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage
$72,140$23,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks make?

The median salary is $71,312 one year after graduation and $92,380 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,500.

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