Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, MS

CIP 14.08

$65,805Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,203Median earnings 4 years after
$84,639Median earnings 5 years after
$20,938Median federal debt
120Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at Mississippi State University earn a median of $65,805 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 $20,938, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Mississippi
University
$58,112$25,500
Jackson State University
Jackson
$49,498$29,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Mississippi State University make?

The median salary is $65,805 one year after graduation and $84,639 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,938.

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