Compare 5 Civil Engineering. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $78,475.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Civil Engineering tells a different story. Across 5 programs in New Jersey, earnings range from $71,649 to $87,839—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Stevens Institute of Technology's Civil Engineering program leads with graduates earning $87,839, well above the state average of $78,475. But New Jersey Institute of Technology follows closely at $79,267 with a 67% admission rate, proving that accessible programs can deliver strong outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. New Jersey Institute of Technology graduates borrow $21,000 and face just a 5.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, NJIT still leads with an 11.4% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $87,839
Strong outcomes ($79,267) with 67% acceptance
5.1% payment burden | Excellent
11.4% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $87,839 | 43 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,192 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $79,267 | 169 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,866 | Good | |
| #3 | $78,739 | 91 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $74,880 | 79 | $20,500 | Excellent | $27,445 | Manageable |
| #5 | $71,649 | 23 | $23,250 | Excellent | $30,611 | 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.
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