Civil Engineering at Trine University
Angola, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Trine University graduates in civil engineering earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Trine 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 |
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| 204 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $78,858 | $89,511 | #78 | $64,122 |
| 205 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $78,834 | $69,191 | #233 | $67,362 |
| 206 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $78,824 | $95,638 | #22 | $49,498 |
| 207 | Trine University Angola, IN | $78,808 | $84,546 | #143 | $65,700 |
| 208 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $78,663 | $81,301 | #181 | $68,574 |
| 209 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $78,646 | $85,912 | #128 | $63,577 |
| 210 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $78,368 | $82,630 | #161 | $69,706 |
Other Majors at Trine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $92,945 | $73,923 | #217 of 258 |
| Chemical Engineering | $88,192 | $72,875 | #133 of 158 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $86,997 | $66,816 | #264 of 318 |
| Computer Engineering | $79,824 | $67,500 | #184 of 189 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $78,520 | — | #316 of 459 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $77,517 | $65,013 | #3 of 9 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | $67,702 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,503 | $45,913 | #608 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,816 | $25,812 | #141 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,055 | $43,504 | #900 of 1176 |
| Biology | $52,806 | $39,067 | #604 of 841 |
| Marketing | — | $51,244 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,877 | $31,114 | #521 of 660 |
| Psychology | $46,798 | $37,096 | #709 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Trine University civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,700 one year after graduating and $78,808 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Trine University rank for civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, Trine University ranks #207 by median pay four years after graduation, and #143 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at Trine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for civil engineering ($86,517), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Trine University · Methodology
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.