Civil Engineering

Master's degree · Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$82,456Median earnings 3 years after
$111,544Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
80Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Civil Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $82,456. 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 Pennsylvania schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Villanova University
Villanova
$89,030—
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh
$77,879—
Drexel University
Philadelphia
$76,952—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Carnegie Mellon University make?

The median salary is $82,456 and $111,544 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.