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Civil Engineering at University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
62 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
63
Optimistic
62
Base Case
59
Pessimistic
Earnings $73,327/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Large (56,100 openings/yr)
ROI 16.8x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #172 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 $785K $754K $665K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 17.6x 16.8x 14.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.5x 6.2x 5.5x
Probability of Field Employment 84% 75% 55%
DegreeOutlook Score 63 62 59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,720
Out-of-state: $120,880 (6.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,264
-24% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,875
3.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $73,327/yr, edging above the $69,097 national average for Civil Engineering — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.8x 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.

At $20,875 in median debt against $73,327 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #172 of 220 Civil Engineering programs, University of Georgia falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Georgia

University of Georgia admits 37% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, serving a student body of 31,310 in Athens, GA.

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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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Compare & Explore

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Civil Engineering at Other Schools

Loyola Marymount University ($87,790) University of Southern California ($85,262) Santa Clara University ($84,883) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($80,673) Montana Technological University ($80,327) Cornell University ($80,261) Bucknell University ($80,231) University of California-Berkeley ($78,142)

Other Majors at University of Georgia

Computer Science ($79,546) Management Information Systems and Services ($78,190) Computer Engineering ($77,882) Mechanical Engineering ($73,872) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($73,307) Finance and Financial Management Services ($67,444) International Business ($67,371) Biochemical Engineering ($67,201)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Civil Engineering at University of Georgia?
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 $665,304 in decade earnings vs $784,901 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →