Civil Engineering at University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 83 graduates a year
University of South Florida graduates in civil engineering earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Florida 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 |
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| 120 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $84,992 | $86,438 | #121 | $72,087 |
| 121 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $84,873 | $94,111 | #29 | $69,386 |
| 122 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $84,868 | $80,777 | #185 | $64,604 |
| 123 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $84,789 | $90,247 | #67 | $70,047 |
| 124 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $84,778 | $90,235 | #68 | $64,671 |
| 125 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $84,614 | $76,180 | #219 | $67,968 |
| 126 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $84,523 | $89,964 | #71 | $66,215 |
Other Civil Engineering Credentials at University of South Florida
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,342 | $85,380 | — |
Other Majors at University of South Florida by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Florida civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,047 one year after graduating and $84,789 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Florida rank for civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, University of South Florida ranks #123 by median pay four years after graduation, and #67 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at University of South Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for civil engineering ($86,517), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,625.
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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.