Civil Engineering at William Jewell College

Based on comparable civil engineering programs in Missouri, William Jewell's program appears positioned in the middle of the pack, with estimated first-year earnings around $69,600—essentially matching the state median and nearly identical to the national benchmark of $69,574. The estimated $27,000 debt load, while slightly above the national median of $24,500, translates to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39, meaning graduates would owe roughly 39% of their first year's salary.

The uncertainty here is real: with only eight civil engineering programs in Missouri, and William Jewell's data too limited to report individually, we're working with rough approximations. What we do know is that Missouri's civil engineering programs cluster tightly—the top earners at Missouri S&T make just $1,100 more annually than the state median. This suggests engineering outcomes in the state are relatively consistent regardless of where you study, which diminishes any prestige advantage a selective liberal arts college might typically offer.

For parents weighing a $27,000 investment, the question becomes whether Jewell's smaller class sizes and 34% admission selectivity justify costs that may exceed larger public alternatives. The estimated earnings put graduates on solid financial footing, but without actual outcome data for this specific program, you're betting that Jewell's track record will mirror peer institutions rather than underperform them.