Civil Engineering at Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Master's Degree · about 212 graduates a year
Stanford University graduates in civil engineering earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stanford University Compares for Civil Engineering
All 81 colleges reporting civil engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $130,675 | $118,906 | #3 | $91,025 |
| 2 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $120,651 | $109,785 | #8 | — |
| 3 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $120,234 | $129,028 | #2 | $88,923 |
| 4 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $119,967 | $114,184 | #5 | $91,351 |
| 5 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $112,223 | $102,116 | #19 | $89,543 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $112,118 | $102,020 | #20 | $83,740 |
| 7 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $111,986 | $98,281 | #38 | — |
| 8 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,924 | $106,528 | #10 | $88,198 |
| 9 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $110,863 | $100,878 | #23 | — |
| 10 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $110,821 | $134,460 | #1 | $87,691 |
Other Majors at Stanford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $261,816 | $193,776 | #2 of 861 |
| Computer Science | $255,667 | $199,761 | #1 of 48 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $206,093 | $133,371 | #1 of 40 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $181,705 | $159,472 | #5 of 62 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $167,632 | $121,408 | #3 of 83 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $147,375 | $111,760 | #4 of 25 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $147,202 | — |
| Area Studies | $116,125 | — | #1 of 10 |
| Genetics | $112,403 | — | — |
| Education | $88,065 | $71,967 | #9 of 214 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $69,670 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stanford University civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $83,740 one year after graduating and $112,118 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stanford University rank for civil engineering?
Among 81 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, Stanford University ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at Stanford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for civil engineering ($98,323), and the median federal debt at graduation is $34,030.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.