Civil Engineering at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Valparaiso University graduates in civil engineering earn 7% 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 Valparaiso 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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| 189 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD | $80,613 | $86,772 | #109 | $68,755 |
| 190 | University of Evansville Evansville, IN | $80,532 | $86,396 | #122 | — |
| 191 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $80,437 | $85,838 | #129 | $59,149 |
| 192 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $80,173 | $86,011 | #126 | $69,549 |
| 193 | Widener University Chester, PA | $80,117 | $81,480 | #178 | $69,289 |
| 194 | Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | $79,980 | $85,351 | #136 | $74,266 |
| 195 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $79,929 | $94,190 | #27 | $61,979 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valparaiso University civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,549 one year after graduating and $80,173 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valparaiso University rank for civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, Valparaiso University ranks #192 by median pay four years after graduation, and #126 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at Valparaiso University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for civil engineering ($86,517), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.