Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Seattle, WA

CIP 14.08

$73,357Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$92,010Median earnings 4 years after
$93,627Median earnings 5 years after
$15,000Median federal debt
118Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus earn a median of $73,357 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 $15,000, about 20% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Washington State University
Pullman
$74,841$20,780
Gonzaga University
Spokane
$74,355$25,000
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$73,357$15,000
Saint Martin's University
Lacey
$71,601$23,500
Seattle University
Seattle
$69,151$19,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus make?

The median salary is $73,357 one year after graduation and $93,627 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,000.

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