Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Memphis · Memphis, TN

CIP 14.08

$64,780Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$79,598Median earnings 4 years after
$78,233Median earnings 5 years after
$27,750Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Memphis earn a median of $64,780 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 $27,750, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$65,419$18,000
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$64,386$21,000
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville
$63,577$20,770

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of Memphis make?

The median salary is $64,780 one year after graduation and $78,233 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,750.

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