Program Analysis
At $69,151/yr, Civil Engineering graduates from Seattle University land near the $69,097 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
An earnings multiple of 3.3x 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 14% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $19,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #219 of 220 Civil Engineering programs, Seattle University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.