Civil Engineering at Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Merrimack College graduates in civil engineering earn 5% 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 Merrimack College 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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| 47 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $91,242 | $86,843 | #108 | $80,261 |
| 48 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $90,894 | $82,708 | #160 | $68,256 |
| 49 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $90,873 | $97,490 | #12 | $74,369 |
| 50 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $90,714 | $79,883 | #190 | $75,556 |
| 51 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $90,650 | $95,580 | #23 | $72,048 |
| 52 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $90,510 | $82,358 | #167 | — |
| 53 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $90,474 | $93,902 | #33 | $69,629 |
Other Majors at Merrimack College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $114,115 | $70,256 | #97 of 349 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,545 | $68,615 | #282 of 318 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $79,659 | — |
| Biology | $79,581 | $41,506 | #26 of 841 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $74,379 | — | #10 of 64 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,877 | $48,018 | #259 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,615 | $43,323 | #28 of 660 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $68,209 | $31,161 | #40 of 156 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,549 | — | #146 of 253 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,345 | $29,527 | #94 of 660 |
| Psychology | $62,567 | $34,453 | #62 of 1027 |
| Education | $55,180 | $29,368 | #18 of 71 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $53,734 | $33,640 | #31 of 172 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $35,619 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Merrimack College civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,556 one year after graduating and $90,714 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Merrimack College rank for civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, Merrimack College ranks #50 by median pay four years after graduation, and #190 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at Merrimack College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more 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.