Civil Engineering at Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
51 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings $73,064/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Large (56,100 openings/yr)
ROI 3.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #213 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 $782K $751K $664K
Earnings Multiple 3.7x 3.5x 3.1x
Probability of Field Employment 84% 75% 55%
DegreeOutlook Score 52 51 48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$212,360
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$156,828
26% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $73,064 per year, Civil Engineering graduates from Quinnipiac University earn slightly above the $69,097 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

An earnings multiple of 3.5x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

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 $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #213 of 220 Civil Engineering programs, Quinnipiac University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Quinnipiac University

With 77% of applicants admitted, Quinnipiac University prioritizes broad access, serving 6,208 students in Hamden, CT.

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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 Quinnipiac University?
This program scores 51/100 — 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 $663,634 in decade earnings vs $782,370 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →