Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI

CIP 14.08

$67,764Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,165Median earnings 4 years after
$88,870Median earnings 5 years after
$18,750Median federal debt
55Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $67,764 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 $18,750, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield
$77,836—
Wayne State University
Detroit
$73,488$27,500
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$72,048$26,500
Michigan Technological University
Houghton
$70,928$24,625
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$69,706$24,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor make?

The median salary is $67,764 one year after graduation and $88,870 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,750.

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