Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · New Mexico State University-Main Campus · Las Cruces, NM

CIP 14.08

$60,212Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,115Median earnings 4 years after
$87,875Median earnings 5 years after
$11,194Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at New Mexico State University-Main Campus earn a median of $60,212 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 $11,194, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Civil Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other New Mexico schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque
$54,248$18,721

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $60,212 one year after graduation and $87,875 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,194.

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