Civil Engineering at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
65 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
67
Optimistic
65
Base Case
64
Pessimistic
Earnings $67,035/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Large (56,100 openings/yr)
ROI 10.1x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #161 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 $806K $773K $680K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.5x 10.1x 8.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.2x 5.0x 4.4x
Probability of Field Employment 84% 75% 55%
DegreeOutlook Score 67 65 64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$76,448
Out-of-state: $155,528 (5.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$93,044
-22% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$83,294
24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $67,035/yr, Civil Engineering graduates from University of New Hampshire-Main Campus land near the $69,097 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.1x 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 16% 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 #161 of 220 Civil Engineering programs, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $67,035 to $83,294 over five years — a 24% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, serving 11,230 students in Durham, NH.

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Top Career Paths

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Engineers, all other $117,750/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Civil Engineering at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
This program scores 65/100 — 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 $679,531 in decade earnings vs $806,478 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →