Civil Engineering at Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 96 graduates a year
Northeastern University graduates in civil engineering earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern 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 |
| 13 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $97,092 | $88,347 | #94 | $75,510 |
Other Civil Engineering Credentials at Northeastern University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,591 | $100,767 | — |
Other Majors at Northeastern University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern University civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,362 one year after graduating and $100,613 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern University rank for civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, Northeastern University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at Northeastern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for civil engineering ($86,517), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,750.
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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.