Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Florida International University · Miami, FL

CIP 14.08

$66,215Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,523Median earnings 4 years after
$88,016Median earnings 5 years after
$20,044Median federal debt
144Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at Florida International University earn a median of $66,215 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 $20,044, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Florida
Gainesville
$72,889$18,609
University of South Florida
Tampa
$70,047$21,625
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$69,321$20,250
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$67,050$18,835
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$65,622$17,500
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
$64,671$23,300
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne
$64,579—
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers
$64,411$17,125

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Florida International University make?

The median salary is $66,215 one year after graduation and $88,016 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,044.

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