Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of New Orleans · New Orleans, LA

CIP 14.08

$65,119Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,704Median earnings 4 years after
$74,321Median earnings 5 years after
$11,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of New Orleans earn a median of $65,119 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 $11,500, about 18% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
$69,177$27,000
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
$67,552$21,312
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
$61,868$24,676
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge
$60,219$31,125
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge
$60,219$31,125

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of New Orleans make?

The median salary is $65,119 one year after graduation and $74,321 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,500.

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