Civil Engineering
Master's degree · Santa Clara University · Santa Clara, CA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,256Median earnings 3 years after
$102,953Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Civil Engineering at Santa Clara University earn a median of $84,256. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,323 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,186–$116,108).
Civil Engineering (Master's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $91,025 | — |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $89,543 | $20,500 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $87,800 | $12,168 |
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $87,247 | — |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $86,909 | $19,591 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $86,359 | — |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $86,091 | — |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $85,887 | $15,564 |
| Stanford University Stanford | $83,740 | $34,030 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $81,415 | $20,500 |
Other programs at Santa Clara University
- Computer EngineeringMaster's degree
$154,044 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$140,238 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$124,058 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree
$114,501 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$103,804 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$93,042 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$92,238 - Mathematics and Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$91,851 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$84,883 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,865 - LawFirst professional degree
$79,949 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$79,929 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$78,417 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$76,606 - Accounting and Related ServicesPost-baccalaureate certificate
$75,498 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,710 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$68,067 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$65,541 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$58,493 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$57,111
Frequently asked questions
How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Santa Clara University make?
The median salary is $84,256 and $102,953 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.