Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Clemson University · Clemson, SC

CIP 14.08

$69,386Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,873Median earnings 4 years after
$88,941Median earnings 5 years after
$21,912Median federal debt
131Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at Clemson University earn a median of $69,386 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 $21,912, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Civil Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
$69,424$26,000
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston
$61,163$23,481

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Clemson University make?

The median salary is $69,386 one year after graduation and $88,941 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,912.

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