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Civil Engineering at Texas A & M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $75,793/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Large (56,100 openings/yr)

ROI 16.6x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #27 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	$913K	$868K	$750K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.4x	16.6x	14.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.4x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	75%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	74	71

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$52,396

Out-of-state: $161,312 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,696

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

3.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$95,279

26% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $75,793 at Texas A & M University-College Station come in 10% above the national median of $69,097 for Civil Engineering programs.

With a 16.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 18% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Civil Engineering career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $75,793 far exceeding the $19,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Texas A & M University-College Station ranks #27 among 220 Civil Engineering programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 26% earnings increase from $75,793 to $95,279 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Texas A & M University-College Station

A 63% admission rate makes Texas A & M University-College Station accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with 59,099 students enrolled in College Station, TX.

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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

What does a 74/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Civil Engineering at Texas A & M University-College Station?

At 74/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Civil Engineering at Texas A & M University-College Station?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Texas A & M University-College Station one of the best schools for Civil Engineering?

Among 220 Civil Engineering programs, Texas A & M University-College Station's #27 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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