Civil Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Michigan
Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Michigan
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing · $27,000 federal debt$90,6502University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · $18,750 federal debt$89,1653Wayne State UniversityDetroit · $30,548 federal debt$84,1574Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton · $26,000 federal debt$83,8415Lawrence Technological UniversitySouthfield · $30,197 federal debt$83,2916Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo · $29,156 federal debt$78,368
CAREER CONTEXT IN MI
What related occupations pay in Michigan
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
- $166,930
- Middle 50% wage range
- $135,210–$188,610
- State employment
- 14,820
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 14,900
25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $127,230
- Middle 50% wage range
- $95,170–$168,020
- State employment
- 2,120
- Projected growth
- +7.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
17-2051Civil Engineers
- State median wage
- $92,100
- Middle 50% wage range
- $75,470–$109,870
- State employment
- 7,760
- Projected growth
- +6.4%
- Annual openings
- 22,700
17-2199Engineers, All Other
- State median wage
- $121,000
- Middle 50% wage range
- $95,760–$135,410
- State employment
- 7,700
- Projected growth
- +3.7%
- Annual openings
- 8,800
17-2081Environmental Engineers
- State median wage
- $105,080
- Middle 50% wage range
- $87,430–$129,240
- State employment
- 810
- Projected growth
- +6.3%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
17-2151Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
- State median wage
- $97,310
- Middle 50% wage range
- $78,640–$134,170
- State employment
- 140
- Projected growth
- +3.8%
- Annual openings
- 300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; 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 | Michigan State University | East Lansing | $90,650 | $27,000 |
| 2 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | $89,165 | $18,750 |
| 3 | Wayne State University | Detroit | $84,157 | $30,548 |
| 4 | Michigan Technological University | Houghton | $83,841 | $26,000 |
| 5 | Lawrence Technological University | Southfield | $83,291 | $30,197 |
| 6 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | $78,368 | $29,156 |
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 Michigan
What do Civil Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Michigan?
Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $83,841 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Michigan State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.