Study Civil Engineering in the United States

Civil Engineering in the United States by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for civil engineering in the United States

• The University of Memphis (8)
• University of Oklahoma (8)
• Dartmouth College (6)
• Penn State University (5)
• Illinois Institute of Technology (5)
• Oregon State University (4)
• University of Florida (4)
• University of Colorado, Denver (4)
• University of Idaho (4)
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (4)

Study Civil Engineering in the United States: common questions

How many civil engineering programmes are there in the United States?

233 civil engineering programmes at 118 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a civil engineering degree in the United States cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in civil engineering in the United States is 31,207 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 25,772 USD and 44,135 USD per year.

Can I study civil engineering in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the civil engineering programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (233 of 233).

Are any of these civil engineering programmes available online?

15 of the 233 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for civil engineering in the United States?

PhD programmes, at a median of 28,421 USD per year, against 31,207 USD for bachelor's programmes.