Compare 10 Civil Engineering. programs in Florida. Average earnings: $71,197.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Civil Engineering tells a different story. Across 10 programs, earnings range from $51,064 to $79,749—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Florida International University's Civil Engineering program leads with graduates earning $79,749, followed closely by University of Florida at $79,578. The average across all programs is $71,197, but this $29K spread proves that program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Florida graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 3.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Florida International University achieves a 0.21 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates can pay off student debt with about 2.5 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $79,749
Strong outcomes ($79,749) with 59% acceptance
3.6% payment burden | Excellent
7.7% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $79,749 | 129 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Excellent | |
| #2 | University Of FloridaPublic | $79,578 | 145 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Good |
| #3 | $75,400 | 130 | $17,988 | Excellent | $15,541 | Good | |
| #4 | $74,900 | 127 | $18,190 | Excellent | $16,036 | Good | |
| #5 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $73,180 | 94 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Good |
| #6 | $71,937 | 48 | $15,531 | Excellent | $13,835 | Good | |
| #7 | $71,324 | 69 | $17,622 | Excellent | $18,946 | Good | |
| #8 | $69,559 | 28 | $27,000 | Excellent | $29,276 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $65,279 | 50 | $17,236 | Excellent | $15,000 | Good | |
| #10 | $51,064 | 5 | $22,564 | Good | $9,461 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
