Civil Engineering at Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Case Western Reserve University graduates in civil engineering earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Case Western Reserve 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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| 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 |
| 196 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $79,886 | $85,250 | #138 | $70,388 |
| 197 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $79,778 | $90,555 | #61 | $68,291 |
Other Majors at Case Western Reserve University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $143,580 | $95,688 | #37 of 349 |
| Economics | $114,601 | $53,148 | #38 of 368 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $106,134 | $83,639 | #11 of 59 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,557 | $83,227 | #112 of 258 |
| Chemical Engineering | $96,533 | $83,706 | #81 of 158 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,197 | $76,736 | #103 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $94,168 | $78,815 | #59 of 118 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $89,760 | $67,830 | #118 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,582 | $69,389 | #435 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $85,493 | $65,784 | #135 of 452 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,451 | — | #54 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,576 | — | #458 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $55,540 | $28,972 | #223 of 1027 |
| Biology | $53,604 | $26,254 | #579 of 841 |
| Marketing | — | $45,251 | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | $30,198 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $22,390 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Case Western Reserve University civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,266 one year after graduating and $79,980 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Case Western Reserve University rank for civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, Case Western Reserve University ranks #194 by median pay four years after graduation, and #136 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at Case Western Reserve University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for civil engineering ($86,517), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,190.
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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.