Civil Engineering

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

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$90,540Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Civil Engineering at Texas Tech University earn a median of $90,540. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $98,323 four years after graduating (middle half: $84,186–$116,108).

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 Arlington
Arlington
$75,570$24,809
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 Texas Tech University make?

The median salary is $90,540.

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