Civil Engineers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Civil Engineers does

Civil engineers design and oversee construction of infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems. They ensure structures are safe, sustainable, and built to withstand environmental stresses.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Transportation Engineers — $100,840/yr
• Water/Wastewater Engineers — $100,840/yr
• Manufacturing Engineers — $102,440/yr
• Validation Engineers — $102,440/yr
• Industrial Engineers — $102,440/yr