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Civil Engineering at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $71,176/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Large (56,100 openings/yr)

ROI 18.0x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #174 of 220 Civil Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Civil Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$764K	$735K	$652K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.7x	18.0x	15.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	7.1x	6.3x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	75%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	60

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

3.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $71,176/yr, Civil Engineering graduates from Oklahoma State University-Main Campus land near the $69,097 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Civil Engineering programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Civil Engineering's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $21,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #174 of 220 Civil Engineering programs, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

With 71% of applicants admitted, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 20,814 students in Stillwater, OK.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Petroleum engineers $141,280/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Civil Engineering at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

This program scores 62/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Civil Engineering programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Civil Engineering careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $651,649 in decade earnings vs $764,192 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →