Civil Engineering

Master's degree · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL

CIP 14.08

$79,099Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$103,656Median earnings 4 years after
$98,700Median earnings 5 years after
$26,500Median federal debt
157Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn a median of $79,099 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). Median debt is $26,500, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Civil Engineering (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$80,376$31,596
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
$79,898—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign make?

The median salary is $79,099 one year after graduation and $98,700 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,500.

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