Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NC

CIP 14.08

$67,934Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,289Median earnings 4 years after
$79,801Median earnings 5 years after
$22,000Median federal debt
96Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn a median of $67,934 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 $22,000, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Civil Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$70,474$30,000
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$70,346$23,972

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte make?

The median salary is $67,934 one year after graduation and $79,801 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,000.

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