Civil Engineering at University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
63 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
64
Optimistic
63
Base Case
61
Pessimistic
Earnings $61,898/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Large (56,100 openings/yr)
ROI 9.7x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #169 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 $763K $734K $651K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.1x 9.7x 8.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.3x 4.2x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 84% 75% 55%
DegreeOutlook Score 64 63 61

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$75,560
Out-of-state: $175,560 (4.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$83,440
-10% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
4.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$78,060
26% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $61,898/yr, Civil Engineering graduates from University of Vermont land near the $69,097 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.7x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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.

The median debt load of $21,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #169 of 220 Civil Engineering programs, University of Vermont falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $61,898 to $78,060 over five years — a 26% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Vermont

University of Vermont accepts 60% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 11,614 students in Burlington, VT.

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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 Vermont?
This program scores 63/100 — 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 $650,989 in decade earnings vs $763,193 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →