Best civil engineering master's programs in New Jersey

Civil Engineering master’s graduates in New Jersey earn a weighted average salary of $78,899 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 25% nationally.

Our civil engineering graduate rankings cover 2 of the 4 programs available in New Jersey, accounting for 75% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

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#1 in New Jersey | #29 in Civil Engineering nationally
Economic score 0.30

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $76,673

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $22,707

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in New Jersey | #39 in Civil Engineering nationally
Economic score 0.36

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $80,665

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $28,788

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Rutgers University, New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Economic score N/A

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $76,237

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings N/A

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt N/A

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in civil engineering in New Jersey?

Years

Under 6 months

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in civil engineering is covered by average graduate earnings in under 6 months.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in civil engineering earn in New Jersey?

Salary

$78,899

The median master's degree in civil engineering graduate earns $78,899 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in civil engineering cost in New Jersey?

Net cost

$21,689

The average annual cost of a master's degree in civil engineering is $21,689. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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