Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN

CIP 14.08

$65,419Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$91,615Median earnings 4 years after
$90,909Median earnings 5 years after
$18,000Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga earn a median of $65,419 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 $18,000, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Memphis
Memphis
$64,780$27,750
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 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga make?

The median salary is $65,419 one year after graduation and $90,909 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,000.

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