Civil Engineering
Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington earn a median of $70,629 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 $19,583, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $75,793 | $19,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $75,153 | $19,875 |
| University of Houston Houston | $74,822 | $18,660 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $74,655 | $25,980 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio | $67,994 | $25,370 |
| The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler | $67,671 | $18,750 |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville | $66,429 | $22,717 |
| Prairie View A & M University Prairie View | $63,372 | — |
| The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso | $60,287 | $16,341 |
| Angelo State University San Angelo | $56,688 | — |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg | $54,182 | $11,000 |
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$64,946
Frequently asked questions
How much do Civil Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington make?
The median salary is $70,629 one year after graduation and $89,430 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,583.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.