Civil Engineering

Master's degree · The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX

CIP 14.08

$75,570Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$96,956Median earnings 4 years after
$101,387Median earnings 5 years after
$24,809Median federal debt
130Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington earn a median of $75,570 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,323 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,186–$116,108). Median debt is $24,809, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Civil Engineering (Master's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$83,515$37,194
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$76,239$20,500
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
$71,454—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington make?

The median salary is $75,570 one year after graduation and $101,387 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,809.

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