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Civil Engineering at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $72,889/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Large (56,100 openings/yr)

ROI 31.3x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #12 of 220 Civil Engineering programs Top 5%

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	$837K	$800K	$700K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	32.8x	31.3x	27.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	7.0x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	75%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	76	73

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,524

Out-of-state: $114,636 (7.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,404

0% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,609

3.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$87,493

20% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $72,889 per year, Civil Engineering graduates from University of Florida earn slightly above the $69,097 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 31.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 16% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Civil Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $18,609 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

University of Florida ranks #12 among 220 Civil Engineering programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 20% earnings increase from $72,889 to $87,493 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Florida

A 24% acceptance rate puts University of Florida in competitive admissions territory, serving a student body of 34,102 in Gainesville, FL.

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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 does a 76/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Civil Engineering at University of Florida?

At 76/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Civil Engineering at University of Florida?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is University of Florida one of the best schools for Civil Engineering?

Among 220 Civil Engineering programs, University of Florida's #12 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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