Civil Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Purdue University Northwest · Hammond, IN
$69,339Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,514Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
29Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering at Purdue University Northwest earn a median of $69,339 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 $25,000, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame | $74,499 | $13,500 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette | $74,369 | $19,500 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute | $73,821 | $24,132 |
| Valparaiso University Valparaiso | $69,549 | $27,000 |
| Trine University Angola | $65,700 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Civil Engineering graduates from Purdue University Northwest make?
The median salary is $69,339 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.