Civil Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Indiana
Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Indiana
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette · $19,500 federal debt$90,8732Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyTerre Haute · $24,132 federal debt$88,1553University of Notre DameNotre Dame · $20,100 federal debt$85,7814Purdue University NorthwestHammond · $28,250 federal debt$84,5145University of EvansvilleEvansville · Debt not reported$80,5326Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso · $27,000 federal debt$80,1737Trine UniversityAngola · $27,000 federal debt$78,808
CAREER CONTEXT IN IN
What related occupations pay in Indiana
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers
- State median wage
- $155,810
- Middle 50% wage range
- $127,360–$178,280
- State employment
- 4,610
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 14,900
25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $106,010
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,570–$139,380
- State employment
- 1,500
- Projected growth
- +7.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
17-2051Civil Engineers
- State median wage
- $98,270
- Middle 50% wage range
- $77,510–$121,550
- State employment
- 4,030
- Projected growth
- +6.4%
- Annual openings
- 22,700
17-2199Engineers, All Other
- State median wage
- $120,880
- Middle 50% wage range
- $86,820–$139,410
- State employment
- 1,540
- Projected growth
- +3.7%
- Annual openings
- 8,800
17-2081Environmental Engineers
- State median wage
- $92,460
- Middle 50% wage range
- $77,190–$118,140
- State employment
- 520
- Projected growth
- +6.3%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
17-2151Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
- State median wage
- $113,640
- Middle 50% wage range
- $92,610–$131,820
- State employment
- 60
- Projected growth
- +3.8%
- Annual openings
- 300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Indiana; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette | $90,873 | $19,500 |
| 2 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute | $88,155 | $24,132 |
| 3 | University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame | $85,781 | $20,100 |
| 4 | Purdue University Northwest | Hammond | $84,514 | $28,250 |
| 5 | University of Evansville | Evansville | $80,532 | Not available |
| 6 | Valparaiso University | Valparaiso | $80,173 | $27,000 |
| 7 | Trine University | Angola | $78,808 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Civil Engineering in Indiana
What do Civil Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Indiana?
Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $84,514 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $24,132 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Indiana colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Purdue University-Main Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.