Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA

CIP 14.08

$70,313Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,350Median earnings 4 years after
$85,051Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
45Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Iowa earn a median of $70,313 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 $27,000, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Iowa State University
Ames
$72,502$24,477

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of Iowa make?

The median salary is $70,313 one year after graduation and $85,051 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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