Civil Engineering
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Fullerton · Fullerton, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at California State University-Fullerton earn a median of $72,606 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 $13,274, about 18% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles | $87,790 | $27,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $85,262 | $8,125 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $84,883 | — |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $80,673 | $20,424 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $78,142 | $14,342 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $75,758 | $16,500 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $75,510 | $17,529 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $75,165 | $16,000 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $73,835 | $17,816 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $73,584 | $19,832 |
| California Baptist University Riverside | $73,497 | $27,000 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $73,342 | $15,850 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $73,178 | $16,500 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $72,350 | $21,125 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $71,342 | $18,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Civil Engineering graduates from California State University-Fullerton make?
The median salary is $72,606 one year after graduation and $93,096 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,274.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.