Civil Engineering at University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
73 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
75
Optimistic
73
Base Case
72
Pessimistic
Earnings $65,622/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Large (56,100 openings/yr)
ROI 30.2x earnings multiple (9.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #41 of 220 Civil Engineering programs Top 25%

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 $805K $771K $678K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 31.5x 30.2x 26.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.7x 9.3x 8.2x
Probability of Field Employment 84% 75% 55%
DegreeOutlook Score 75 73 72

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,556
Out-of-state: $83,172 (9.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$41,412
-62% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
3.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$82,791
26% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $65,622/yr, Civil Engineering graduates from University of North Florida land near the $69,097 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 30.2x 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.

The median debt load of $17,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #41 out of 220 programs, University of North Florida's Civil Engineering program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $65,622 to $82,791 shows 26% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of North Florida

University of North Florida accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 13,915 students in Jacksonville, FL.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of North Florida's Civil Engineering program score?
A score of 73/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of North Florida'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 does University of North Florida rank so high for Civil Engineering?
The #41 ranking out of 220 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →