Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA

CIP 14.08

$74,772Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$91,651Median earnings 4 years after
$95,518Median earnings 5 years after
$14,400Median federal debt
36Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Virginia-Main Campus earn a median of $74,772 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 $14,400, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Mason University
Fairfax
$75,822$20,787
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$74,285$25,000
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$64,246$23,406
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
$61,547$25,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $74,772 one year after graduation and $95,518 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,400.

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