Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX

CIP 14.08

$74,655Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,969Median earnings 4 years after
$91,736Median earnings 5 years after
$25,980Median federal debt
117Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at Texas Tech University earn a median of $74,655 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 $25,980, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (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
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$70,629$19,583
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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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Texas Tech University make?

The median salary is $74,655 one year after graduation and $91,736 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,980.

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