Civil Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Washington
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 Washington
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma · $14,874 federal debt$92,0102University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle · $14,874 federal debt$92,0103Washington State UniversityPullman · $22,450 federal debt$91,8794Gonzaga UniversitySpokane · $25,000 federal debt$86,9425Saint Martin's UniversityLacey · $23,616 federal debt$85,2766Seattle UniversitySeattle · $24,000 federal debt$81,559
CAREER CONTEXT IN WA
What related occupations pay in Washington
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
- $189,680
- Middle 50% wage range
- $166,270–$217,070
- State employment
- 6,060
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 14,900
25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $119,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,730–$162,230
- State employment
- 820
- Projected growth
- +7.8%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
17-2051Civil Engineers
- State median wage
- $110,000
- Middle 50% wage range
- $96,230–$133,050
- State employment
- 12,590
- Projected growth
- +6.4%
- Annual openings
- 22,700
17-2199Engineers, All Other
- State median wage
- $134,570
- Middle 50% wage range
- $109,550–$168,550
- State employment
- 3,580
- Projected growth
- +3.7%
- Annual openings
- 8,800
17-2081Environmental Engineers
- State median wage
- $125,460
- Middle 50% wage range
- $100,200–$161,250
- State employment
- 1,920
- Projected growth
- +6.3%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
17-2171Petroleum Engineers
- State median wage
- $134,800
- Middle 50% wage range
- $129,510–$176,740
- State employment
- 190
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Washington; 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 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Tacoma | $92,010 | $14,874 |
| 2 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle | $92,010 | $14,874 |
| 3 | Washington State University | Pullman | $91,879 | $22,450 |
| 4 | Gonzaga University | Spokane | $86,942 | $25,000 |
| 5 | Saint Martin's University | Lacey | $85,276 | $23,616 |
| 6 | Seattle University | Seattle | $81,559 | $24,000 |
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 Washington
What do Civil Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Washington?
Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $86,942 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $22,450 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Washington colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.