Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Nevada-Reno · Reno, NV

CIP 14.08

$67,379Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,201Median earnings 4 years after
$83,066Median earnings 5 years after
$22,342Median federal debt
88Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Nevada-Reno earn a median of $67,379 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 $22,342, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$69,629$20,225

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of Nevada-Reno make?

The median salary is $67,379 one year after graduation and $83,066 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,342.

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