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Civil Engineering at University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $58,112/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Large (56,100 openings/yr)

ROI 21.2x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #96 of 220 Civil Engineering programs Top 50%

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	$835K	$798K	$698K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.2x	21.2x	18.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.4x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	75%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	72	71	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,648

Out-of-state: $107,920 (7.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,656

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,500

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$83,228

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Mississippi's Civil Engineering graduates start at $58,112/yr, trailing the $69,097 national average by 16%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 21.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $25,500 in median debt clears quickly against $58,112 in annual earnings.

Ranked #96 out of 220 programs, University of Mississippi's Civil Engineering offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $58,112 to $83,228 shows 43% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Mississippi

A 98% acceptance rate means University of Mississippi is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 18,995 in University, MS.

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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

How does University of Mississippi's Civil Engineering program score?

A score of 71/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Mississippi's Civil Engineering graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Civil Engineering to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Civil Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Civil Engineering earnings lower at University of Mississippi?

Lower starting pay at University of Mississippi may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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