Civil Engineering

Master's degree · University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

CIP 14.08

$67,809Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,707Median earnings 4 years after
$96,181Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Civil Engineering at University at Buffalo earn a median of $67,809 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 York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
New York University
New York
$91,660—
Manhattan University
Riverdale
$91,351—
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$88,198$32,685
Cornell University
Ithaca
$81,361—
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
$76,280—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University at Buffalo make?

The median salary is $67,809 one year after graduation and $96,181 after five years.

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