Civil Engineering
Master's degree · Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA
—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
| College | Earnings (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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$138,781 - Design and Applied ArtsMaster's degree
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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.