Best civil engineering master's programs in Pennsylvania

Civil Engineering master’s graduates in Pennsylvania earn a weighted average salary of $75,679 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 50% nationally.

Our civil engineering graduate rankings cover 3 of the 6 programs available in Pennsylvania, accounting for 68% 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 Pennsylvania | #48 in Civil Engineering nationally

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Economic score 0.44

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 $75,811

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 $32,967

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

#2 in Pennsylvania | #51 in Civil Engineering nationally

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Economic score 0.49

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 $82,456

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

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 $42,555

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

#3 in Pennsylvania | #55 in Civil Engineering nationally
Economic score 0.54

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 $69,930

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

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 $35,202

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

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania

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 $73,949

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.

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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 $76,508

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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Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

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 Pennsylvania?

Salary

$75,679

The median master's degree in civil engineering graduate earns $75,679 3 years after graduating.

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

Net cost

$36,556

The average annual cost of a master's degree in civil engineering is $36,556. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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