Best Civil Engineering Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$844,212
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,944
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The University of Texas at Austin
Grad rate: 87.7% |
TX | +$850,472 | $90,492 | $29,842 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Grad rate: 67.4% |
AZ | +$837,952 | $89,507 | $28,047 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Civil Engineering Degrees by State
Browse Civil Engineering programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.