Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO

CIP 14.08

$73,033Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$94,960Median earnings 4 years after
$85,000Median earnings 5 years after
$19,318Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $73,033 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 $19,318, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$73,326$25,000
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$72,362$29,605
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
$70,301$23,402

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of Colorado Boulder make?

The median salary is $73,033 one year after graduation and $85,000 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,318.

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