Civil Engineering

Master's degree · Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJ

CIP 14.08

$80,390Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$108,638Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Civil Engineering at Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn a median of $80,390 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,323 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,186–$116,108).

Civil Engineering (Master's degree) at other New Jersey schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark
$89,700$30,043
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
$82,744—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick make?

The median salary is $80,390 one year after graduation.

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