Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT

CIP 14.08

$72,156Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,097Median earnings 4 years after
$81,863Median earnings 5 years after
$18,750Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Utah earn a median of $72,156 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 $18,750, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Brigham Young University
Provo
$68,685$8,500
Utah State University
Logan
$68,025$15,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of Utah make?

The median salary is $72,156 one year after graduation and $81,863 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,750.

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