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Civil Engineering at University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $69,321/yr (0% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Large (56,100 openings/yr)

ROI 31.3x earnings multiple (8.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #16 of 220 Civil Engineering programs Top 10%

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	$835K	$798K	$698K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	32.8x	31.3x	27.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.3x	8.9x	7.8x
Probability of Field Employment	84%	75%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	75	73

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,472

Out-of-state: $89,868 (8.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,600

-67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,250

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$86,452

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $69,321 track close to the $69,097 national median for Civil Engineering programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 31.3x 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.

At $20,250 in median debt against $69,321 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #16 of 220 programs, University of Central Florida's Civil Engineering program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $69,321 to $86,452 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida admits 40% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, with 59,095 students enrolled in Orlando, FL.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Civil Engineering at University of Central Florida?

This program scores 75/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Civil Engineering nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

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 $698,157 in decade earnings vs $834,724 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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