Civil Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $68,031 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 $21,820, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland | $74,266 | $25,190 |
| University of Dayton Dayton | $71,411 | $26,500 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $71,377 | $24,500 |
| University of Toledo Toledo | $70,388 | $20,000 |
| Ohio Northern University Ada | $68,129 | $23,586 |
| University of Akron Main Campus Akron | $66,820 | $20,000 |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland | $66,295 | $26,117 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville | $63,884 | $26,875 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens | $63,884 | $26,875 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster | $63,884 | $26,875 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton | $63,884 | $26,875 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe | $63,884 | $26,875 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville | $63,884 | $26,875 |
| Youngstown State University Youngstown | $59,149 | $23,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $68,031 one year after graduation and $82,114 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,820.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.