Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Kansas · Lawrence, KS

CIP 14.08

$68,486Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,087Median earnings 4 years after
$89,289Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
54Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Kansas earn a median of $68,486 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 $20,500, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Kansas State University
Manhattan
$69,300$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $68,486 one year after graduation and $89,289 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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