2026 Best Civil Engineering Technology Schools
Looking for the best Civil Engineering Technology programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 160 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Civil Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than Alpena Community College this year in the United States. This public school is set in Alpena, MI. Roughly 100% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $6,840 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete their Civil Engineering Technology program here. More on Alpena Community College
You'll be in good company at Cincinnati State Technical And Community College, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,517, with out-of-state students paying around $10,044. Graduates carry a median of $20,721 in student loans. Read more about Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
The strong Civil Engineering Technology programs at Rochester Institute Of Technology earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $59,210 in tuition and fees. The median Civil Engineering Technology program debt is $28,000. Get the full Rochester Institute Of Technology report
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte came in at #4 on this year's Civil Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Based in Charlotte, NC, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public institution. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,239, compared with $22,492 for out-of-state students. The median Civil Engineering Technology program debt is $23,183. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Charlotte report
The strong Civil Engineering Technology programs at Colorado State University Pueblo earned it the #5 place in the United States. Colorado State University Pueblo is a public school based in Pueblo, CO. Colorado State University Pueblo posts a six-year graduation rate of 40%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,720, while out-of-state students pay about $17,944. Colorado State University Pueblo Civil Engineering Technology students take on a median of $28,000 in debt. Get the full Colorado State University Pueblo report
Murray State University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Murray, KY, Murray State University is a public institution. Murray State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,900, with out-of-state students paying around $19,836. Graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Get the full Murray State University report
Dunwoody College Of Technology came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Located in Minneapolis, MN, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $27,477. Typical Civil Engineering Technology student debt is $18,973. Read the full report on Dunwoody College Of Technology
New England Institute Of Technology placed #8 among Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in East Greenwich, RI. In-state tuition and fees average $37,275. The median Civil Engineering Technology program debt is $24,586. More on New England Institute Of Technology
Ferris State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Civil Engineering Technology schools. Located in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Ferris State University Civil Engineering Technology students take on a median of $23,562 in debt. Read more about Ferris State University
Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome placed #11 among Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Utica, NY, Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,625, while out-of-state students pay about $21,215. Graduates carry a median of $22,934 in student loans. Get the full Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome report
Madison Area Technical College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Madison, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. The median Civil Engineering Technology program debt is $16,812. See the full Madison Area Technical College profile
South Central College did well this year, earning the #13 position. South Central College is a public school based in North Mankato, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,146. Graduates carry a median of $13,268 in student loans. Read more about South Central College
Midlands Technical College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Based in West Columbia, SC, Midlands Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,100, with out-of-state students paying around $14,700. The median Civil Engineering Technology program debt is $17,611. More on Midlands Technical College
St Cloud Technical And Community College landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Set in Saint Cloud, MN, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,124. St Cloud Technical And Community College Civil Engineering Technology students take on a median of $16,734 in debt. See the full St Cloud Technical And Community College profile
Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Okmulgee, OK, Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,774, compared with $11,384 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $13,356 in student loans. See the full Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee profile
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College placed #17 among Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Green Bay, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, with out-of-state students paying around $7,203. Typical Civil Engineering Technology student debt is $14,997. Get the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College report
Valencia College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Valencia College is a public school based in Orlando, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,664, compared with $9,576 for out-of-state students. The median Civil Engineering Technology program debt is $14,413. Read more about Valencia College
Metropolitan State College Of Denver came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Denver, CO. The six-year graduation rate is 31%. Students from in state pay about $11,124 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,684. The median Civil Engineering Technology program debt is $31,998. Read more about Metropolitan State College Of Denver
Florence Darlington Technical College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Florence, SC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,636, with out-of-state students paying around $6,772. Typical Civil Engineering Technology student debt is $7,230. Get the full Florence Darlington Technical College report
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus placed #21 among Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Teaneck, NJ, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,010. Students borrow a median of $24,770 to complete their Civil Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
Southeast Community College Area did well this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,444, while out-of-state students pay about $4,032. Typical Civil Engineering Technology student debt is $14,935. Get the full Southeast Community College Area report
Dakota County Technical College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Civil Engineering Technology schools. Located in Rosemount, MN, Dakota County Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,679. Graduates carry a median of $13,474 in student loans. More on Dakota County Technical College
Idaho State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Civil Engineering Technology schools. Idaho State University is a public school based in Pocatello, ID. Idaho State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 35%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,610, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Idaho State University Civil Engineering Technology students take on a median of $24,640 in debt. See the full Idaho State University profile
Pennsylvania College Of Technology did well this year, earning the #25 position. Set in Williamsport, PA, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. In-state tuition and fees average $17,940, compared with $25,680 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Pennsylvania College Of Technology profile
North Dakota State College Of Science landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Located in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,974, with out-of-state students paying around $6,973. Typical Civil Engineering Technology student debt is $15,706. Read more about North Dakota State College Of Science
Rest of the Top 50 Best Civil Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
University Of Houston Downtown ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Civil Engineering Technology schools. Set in Houston, TX, University Of Houston Downtown is a public institution. University Of Houston Downtown posts a six-year graduation rate of 33%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,582, while out-of-state students pay about $17,434. Typical Civil Engineering Technology student debt is $23,925. Get the full University Of Houston Downtown report
Stark State College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Civil Engineering Technology schools. Located in North Canton, OH, Stark State College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,790 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,886. Graduates carry a median of $17,349 in student loans. More on Stark State College
Fairmont State University landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Based in Fairmont, WV, Fairmont State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,708, compared with $18,924 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,447 in student loans. See the full Fairmont State University profile
Tidewater Community College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Set in Norfolk, VA, Tidewater Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,858, with out-of-state students paying around $12,296. Graduates carry a median of $14,001 in student loans. See the full Tidewater Community College profile
Indiana State University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Set in Terre Haute, IN, Indiana State University is a public institution. Indiana State University graduates 43% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,258, compared with $22,322 for out-of-state students. Typical Civil Engineering Technology student debt is $25,582. Read more about Indiana State University
Portland Community College landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Portland Community College is a public school based in Portland, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,220, with out-of-state students paying around $10,440. Graduates carry a median of $20,648 in student loans. Get the full Portland Community College report
Linn State Technical College placed #33 among Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Linn, MO, Linn State Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,160, with out-of-state students paying around $14,610. Typical Civil Engineering Technology student debt is $11,042. See the full Linn State Technical College profile
Lake Land College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Lake Land College is a public school based in Mattoon, IL. Students from in state pay about $4,415 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,301 for out-of-state students. Typical Civil Engineering Technology student debt is $7,769. Read the full report on Lake Land College
Youngstown State University did well this year, earning the #35 position. This public school is set in Youngstown, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,926, while out-of-state students pay about $10,286. Youngstown State University Civil Engineering Technology students take on a median of $29,500 in debt. See the full Youngstown State University profile
Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Based in Flushing, NY, Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 36% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $29,810 in tuition and fees. The median Civil Engineering Technology program debt is $24,688. See the full Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology profile
Seminole State College Of Florida did well this year, earning the #37 position. Seminole State College Of Florida is a public school based in Sanford, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,122, compared with $11,447 for out-of-state students. Seminole State College Of Florida Civil Engineering Technology students take on a median of $18,419 in debt. Get the full Seminole State College Of Florida report
Cuny New York City College Of Technology did well this year, earning the #38 position. Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a public school based in Brooklyn, NY. Roughly 21% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,332, while out-of-state students pay about $15,282. The median Civil Engineering Technology program debt is $11,492. Get the full Cuny New York City College Of Technology report
Hudson Valley Community College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Civil Engineering Technology schools. Set in Troy, NY, Hudson Valley Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,796, compared with $11,852 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,868 to complete their Civil Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Hudson Valley Community College report
Central Maine Community College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Central Maine Community College is a public school based in Auburn, ME. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,140, compared with $7,020 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,700 to complete their Civil Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Central Maine Community College
Erie Community College did well this year, earning the #41 position. Located in Buffalo, NY, Erie Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,100, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. Erie Community College Civil Engineering Technology students take on a median of $12,580 in debt. Get the full Erie Community College report
South Carolina State University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Civil Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Orangeburg, SC. About 37% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,060, compared with $21,750 for out-of-state students. South Carolina State University Civil Engineering Technology students take on a median of $31,740 in debt. Read the full report on South Carolina State University
Des Moines Area Community College placed #43 among Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Ankeny, IA. Students from in state pay about $5,790 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,956 to complete their Civil Engineering Technology program here. More on Des Moines Area Community College
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Set in South Charleston, WV, Bridgevalley Community And Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,800, while out-of-state students pay about $12,428. Bridgevalley Community And Technical College Civil Engineering Technology students take on a median of $11,958 in debt. See the full Bridgevalley Community And Technical College profile
Cleveland State Community College placed #45 among Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Cleveland, TN, Cleveland State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,762, while out-of-state students pay about $17,746. Cleveland State Community College Civil Engineering Technology students take on a median of $8,742 in debt. See the full Cleveland State Community College profile
Indian River State College landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Fort Pierce, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,764, compared with $10,201 for out-of-state students. Typical Civil Engineering Technology student debt is $10,492. See the full Indian River State College profile
Vermont Technical College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Located in Randolph, VT, Vermont Technical College is a public institution. Vermont Technical College posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. Students from in state pay about $11,952 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,296. Students borrow a median of $24,208 to complete their Civil Engineering Technology program here. More on Vermont Technical College
Pellissippi State Community College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Knoxville, TN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,786, compared with $17,770 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $8,951 in student loans. Read more about Pellissippi State Community College
Sinclair Community College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Civil Engineering Technology schools. Based in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,675, compared with $8,556 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,525 to complete their Civil Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Sinclair Community College
Suny Westchester Community College placed #49 among Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Suny Westchester Community College
San Antonio College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. More on San Antonio College
Best Civil Engineering Technology Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Civil Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Civil Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Civil Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Civil Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Civil Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Civil Engineering Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 160 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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