Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-Platteville · Platteville, WI

CIP 14.08

$69,582Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,976Median earnings 4 years after
$81,237Median earnings 5 years after
$21,750Median federal debt
82Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Platteville earn a median of $69,582 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 $21,750, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee
$72,940—
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
$71,246$21,500
Marquette University
Milwaukee
$68,386$26,750
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$64,317$25,613

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Civil Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin-Platteville make?

The median salary is $69,582 one year after graduation and $81,237 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,750.

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