Those majoring in civil engineering continue to be in high demand in today's labor market, often in high-paying jobs. Careers are available in both the private sector and military service.

Private Sector Outlook, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Military Careers in Civil Engineering

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - According to indeed.com, the average yearly salary for a civil engineer in the U.S. Army is $85,422 per year.

U.S. Air Force Civil Engineering - According to indeed.com, the average yearly salary for a civil engineer in the U.S. Air Force is $70,000 per year.

U.S. Navy Civil Engineering Corps - According to indeed.com, the average yearly salary for a civil engineer in the U.S. Navy is $72,805 per year.

U.S. Coast Guard

Where can I learn more about career options and salary potential for civil engineering majors?

Learn more about specific career paths for construction management, environmental engineering, fluid mechanics & hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydrology & water resources engineering, structural engineering, and transportation & planning engineering on each sub-discipline page.

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Here are some examples of occupations that may interest you:

* Salary data provided by Focus2 and US Department of Labor (2022)