Civil Engineering
Master's degree · University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA
$91,025Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$130,675Median earnings 4 years after
$110,412Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
35Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Southern California earn a median of $91,025 one year after completing the program. 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 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of Southern California make?
The median salary is $91,025 one year after graduation and $110,412 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.