Program Analysis
At $69,289/yr, Civil Engineering graduates from Widener University land near the $69,097 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 3.4x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $26,998 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #210 out of 220 programs, Widener University's financial outcomes for Civil Engineering trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $69,289 to $78,441 over five years (13% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.