Top Universities in Civil Engineering

Top civil engineering colleges require top grades in math and science

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required for any entry-level engineering job, and civil engineers are required to be licensed by individual states, which requires four years of relevant work and passing an exam. Getting into a top civil engineering schools requires top grades in math, science, and computers. For the first two years, a typical course of study will include engineering basics, math, science, the arts and social sciences.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Ranked No. 1 in the United States, the MIT School of Civil Engineering maintains leadership in developing the future of civil and environmental engineering. In its state-of-the-art research labs, specific efforts are concentrated on quantitative and analytical approaches of civil engineering.

School of Engineering
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 1-206
Cambridge, MA 02139
[phone]
engineering.mit.edu/research/departments/cee.php

University of California at Berkeley

Established in 1868, UC Berkeley claims to be the number two engineering and technology university in the world, and boasts a faculty including 7 Nobel laureates that are known for a high standard of both scholarship and teaching.

College of Engineering
320 McLaughlin Hall #1700
Berkeley, CA 94720
[phone]
grad.berkeley.edu

Stanford University

Stanford engineering students have access to world-renowned faculty and research labs that focus on improving the fragmented understanding of interactions between the engineered world and its natural, social and economic effects on the environment.

Terman Engineering Center, Room 214
Stanford, CA 94305
[phone]
soe.stanford.edu

University of Illinois; Urbana--Champaign

Founded in 1871 and consistently highly ranked year after year, this university focuses on combining superior curriculum with hands-on experience in cutting-edge research facilities. Graduates have worked on projects like the Golden Gate Bridge, Hoover Dam, and the New York Subway.

Civil and Environmental Engineering
1308 W. Green
Urbana, IL 61801
[phone]
engineering.illinois.edu

University of Texas/Austin

As a top-ranked civil engineering department, UT is home to six technical areas of study including Construction Engineering and Project Management, Structural Engineering and Materials, and Transportation Engineering. In 2009, UT faculty were presented with 24 national and international awards, and students have won 2 national awards.

Cockrell School of Engineering
1 University Station, C2100
Austin, TX 78712
[phone]
engr.utexas.edu

Georgia Institute of Technology

Claims to be the largest U.S. College of Engineering and a leader in technological education, research and service. Over 7,500 undergraduate and 3,500 graduate students were enrolled in 2007-2008.

College of Engineering
225 North Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30332-0360
[phone]
grad.gatech.edu

Purdue University

Graduates of Purdue often serve as top leaders in the civil engineering profession around the world. Purdue leads in educational discovery with 9 academic engineering specialty groups. Research facilities include more than 20 research and teaching laboratories and 2 large computer labs.

College of Engineering
701 W. Stadium Avenue, Suite 2000 ARMS
West Lafayette, IN 47907
[phone]
engineering.purdue.edu

University of Michigan

Established in 1817, and home to 7 Nobel laureates, the University of Michigan is consistently rated as one of the top civil engineering programs in the country. Bachelor's, master's and PhD degrees, along with 15 undergraduate degree plans, are offered. Research specialties include Construction and Engineering Management, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, and Geotechnical Engineering.

College of Engineering
Robert H. Lurie Engineering Center
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2102
[phone]
engin.umich.edu/gradprograms

Virginia Tech

As one of the largest programs offered in the U.S., this engineering department is comprised of 46 full time faculty, 626 undergraduate, and 313 graduate students. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers programs in all areas of civil engineering. The program is home to 10 research centers including the World Institute for Disaster Risk and Management and Earthquake Engineering Center.

College of Engineering
3046 Torgersen Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0217
[phone]
grads.vt.edu

Cornell University

Over 3,000 students enrolled with 13 engineering undergraduate majors, 18 undergraduate minors, and 15 master of engineering programs are offered. The Cornell College of Engineering was founded in 1870.

College of Engineering
242 Carpenter Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
[phone]
engineering.cornell.edu

References

• Top 10 Civil Engineering Schools

Resources

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Civil Engineer