Civil Engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 87 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in civil engineering earn 1% 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 University of Wisconsin-Madison 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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| 82 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $87,883 | $79,123 | #197 | $70,388 |
| 83 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $87,883 | $79,123 | #198 | $70,388 |
| 84 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $87,828 | $90,992 | #55 | $73,260 |
| 85 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $87,691 | $91,247 | #51 | $71,246 |
| 86 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $87,685 | $99,530 | #6 | $70,619 |
| 87 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $87,684 | $90,771 | #57 | $73,327 |
| 88 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $87,627 | $79,735 | #191 | $71,093 |
Other Civil Engineering Credentials at University of Wisconsin-Madison
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $85,260 | $91,867 | — |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison civil engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,246 one year after graduating and $87,691 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for civil engineering?
Among 233 colleges reporting earnings for civil engineering graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #85 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is civil engineering at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for civil engineering ($86,517), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.