Compare 7 Civil Engineering. programs in Indiana. Average earnings: $68,612.
Civil Engineering programs produce graduates earning between $50,856 and $85,090—a $34K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 7 ranked programs in Indiana, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Notre Dame's Civil Engineering program leads with graduates earning $85,090, well above the $68,612 average. Rose-Hulman Institute follows at $79,888, proving specialized engineering schools compete with prestigious universities. Purdue rounds out the top three at $75,048—all three programs significantly outperform state averages.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Notre Dame graduates borrow $19,000 and face just a 4.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families including parent loans, Purdue leads with a 13.9% family burden, keeping payments manageable despite strong earning outcomes.
Highest program earnings: $85,090
Strong outcomes ($79,888) with 73% acceptance
4.2% payment burden | Excellent
13.9% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $85,090 | 50 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Manageable |
| #2 | $79,888 | 33 | $25,000 | Excellent | $71,022 | High | |
| #3 | $75,048 | 161 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Valparaiso UniversityPrivate | $71,094 | 27 | $26,942 | Excellent | $28,500 | Manageable |
| #5 | Trine UniversityPrivate | $66,203 | 22 | $25,000 | Excellent | $32,897 | Challenging |
| #6 | $52,107 | 29 | $21,229 | Good | $14,984 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $50,856 | 12 | $21,500 | Good | $12,362 | 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 →
