Hey everyone, I just graduated and got an offer for $64k as a Civil Engineer in an HCOL metro area. Is this standard for entry-level civil, or am I getting lowballed? My roommate just pulled a $95k starting offer in cybersecurity, and it’s kind of making me question my career choice. I'm interested in hearing what others started at.

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If the company seems good with room for growth, I wouldn't panic over the starting number too much. Your first few years and getting licensed matter a lot more than the initial offer.

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