Civil Engineering at Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$77,365
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$77,365
Civil Engineering
National Average
$73,952
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,838
All programs at Iowa State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
143
Completers (IPEDS)
295
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,477
Median Debt
0.32
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$204/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$77,365
Median Earnings
Civil Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $106,533 | $8,125 |
| Santa Clara University | $100,598 | — |
| San Jose State University | $96,098 | — |
| Cornell University | $95,056 | $12,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $93,769 | — |
| California State University-Chico | $93,131 | $21,125 |
| University of the Pacific | $92,409 | $27,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $91,424 | $20,424 |
| University of California-Davis | $91,243 | $16,000 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $91,006 | $14,342 |
Other Programs at Iowa State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $111,019 | $30,724 |
| Industrial Engineering | $103,019 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $100,869 | $25,300 |
| Veterinary Medicine | $96,808 | $138,980 |
| Computer Engineering | $95,433 | $23,750 |
| Computer Science | $94,712 | $21,775 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $92,805 | $25,020 |
| Statistics | $91,744 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $91,318 | $22,707 |
| Chemical Engineering | $87,688 | $20,136 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.