Civil Engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 141 graduates a year
North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates in civil engineering earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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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| 108 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $85,781 | $92,027 | #40 | $74,499 |
| 109 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $85,650 | $82,025 | #176 | $72,140 |
| 110 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $85,627 | $99,120 | #7 | $67,552 |
| 111 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $85,568 | $91,827 | #43 | $70,346 |
| 112 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $85,427 | $89,859 | #74 | $72,502 |
| 113 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $85,332 | $95,808 | #20 | $67,452 |
| 114 | Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA | $85,276 | $78,436 | #206 | $71,601 |
Other Civil Engineering Credentials at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,923 | $120,234 | — |
Other Majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina State University at Raleigh civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,346 one year after graduating and $85,568 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina State University at Raleigh rank for civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranks #111 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at North Carolina State University at Raleigh worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for civil engineering ($86,517), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,972.
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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.