Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 14.08

$67,509Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$86,084Median earnings 4 years after
$87,595Median earnings 5 years after
$22,470Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at Portland State University earn a median of $67,509 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 $22,470, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Civil Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Portland
Portland
$72,094$23,250
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$70,635$22,500
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$70,635$22,500
Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls
$64,425$19,666

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Portland State University make?

The median salary is $67,509 one year after graduation and $87,595 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,470.

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