Civil Engineering at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$75,048
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$75,048
Civil Engineering
National Average
$73,952
All schools, same program
School Average
$64,075
All programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
161
Completers (IPEDS)
295
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,500
Median Debt
0.26
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$163/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$75,048
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 Purdue University-Main Campus
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | $133,627 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $132,000 | $99,174 |
| Engineering, Other | $122,647 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $119,547 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $116,745 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science | $116,601 | $19,136 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $112,491 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $110,434 | $113,597 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $103,789 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $103,645 | $22,875 |
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.