Civil Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Temple University · Philadelphia, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at Temple University earn a median of $68,389 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 $25,872, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University Lewisburg | $80,231 | $27,000 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem | $73,545 | $27,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $72,087 | $31,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova | $71,525 | $27,000 |
| Lafayette College Easton | $70,391 | $16,000 |
| Widener University Chester | $69,289 | $26,998 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $67,966 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Media | $67,966 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown | $67,966 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona | $67,966 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Center Valley | $67,966 | $26,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh | $66,943 | $27,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown | $66,943 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Temple University make?
The median salary is $68,389 one year after graduation and $83,575 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,872.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.