Civil Engineering at George Washington University
Washington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
George Washington University graduates in civil engineering earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How George Washington University Compares for Civil Engineering
All 233 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 California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $108,548 | $98,772 | #8 | $78,142 |
| 2 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY | $108,466 | $103,237 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $108,246 | $103,028 | #3 | — |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $106,308 | $96,733 | #17 | $85,262 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $105,594 | $96,084 | #19 | $84,883 |
| 6 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $105,199 | $106,988 | #1 | — |
| 7 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $103,223 | $93,926 | #32 | $87,790 |
| 8 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $101,072 | $91,969 | #42 | $80,673 |
| 9 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $100,990 | $88,493 | #89 | — |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $100,613 | $88,600 | #87 | $76,362 |
| 11 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $97,790 | $88,982 | #81 | $75,758 |
| 12 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $97,123 | $88,376 | #93 | $62,768 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Washington University civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $100,990 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Washington University rank for civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, George Washington University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #89 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at George Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for civil engineering ($86,517).
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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.