2026 Best Value Civil Engineering Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Ohio University Main Campus

Athens, OH

For return on investment, no school beat Ohio University Main Campus this year in the United States. Located in Athens, OH, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,158, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Civil Engineering program here. Median earnings reach $52,581 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Ohio University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 85%. Read more about Ohio University Main Campus

#2

University Of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

A rank of #2 makes University Of North Florida one of the best values in the United States. Based in Jacksonville, FL, University Of North Florida is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,964, compared with $19,407 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,622 to complete their Civil Engineering program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,343. Set against $23,622 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 53% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of North Florida report

#3

Christian Brothers University

Christian Brothers University came in at #3 on this year's best-value Civil Engineering ranking in the United States. See the full Christian Brothers University profile

#4

Duke University

Out of the 334 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Duke University landed the #4 spot. Read more about Duke University

#5

Portland State University

You'll get strong value at Portland State University, which ranked #5 this year. See the full Portland State University profile

#6

Texas Southern University

Texas Southern University offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. More on Texas Southern University

#7

University Of Evansville

University Of Evansville placed #7 among the best-value Civil Engineering schools in the United States. See the full University Of Evansville profile

#8

University Of The District Of Columbia

University Of The District Of Columbia landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of The District Of Columbia

#9

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Read more about Western Michigan University

#10

University Of Detroit Mercy

University Of Detroit Mercy came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Detroit Mercy report

#11

University Of Vermont

University Of Vermont placed #11 among the best-value Civil Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Vermont report

#12

Walla Walla University

Walla Walla University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering schools. See the full Walla Walla University profile

#13

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Mississippi State University

#14

George Washington University

George Washington University placed #14 among the best-value Civil Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on George Washington University

#15

Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. More on Southern Utah University

#16

University Of Connecticut

University Of Connecticut placed #16 among the best-value Civil Engineering schools in the United States. See the full University Of Connecticut profile

#17

University Of Missouri Kansas City

University Of Missouri Kansas City came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Missouri Kansas City report

#18

Letourneau University

Letourneau University offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. More on Letourneau University

#19

New Jersey Institute Of Technology

New Jersey Institute Of Technology placed #19 among the best-value Civil Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about New Jersey Institute Of Technology

#20

Northwestern University

Northwestern University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering schools. Read the full report on Northwestern University

#21

University Of California Los Angeles

University Of California Los Angeles ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering schools. Read the full report on University Of California Los Angeles

#22

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering schools. Get the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo report

#23

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. See the full Johns Hopkins University profile

#24

University Of Delaware

University Of Delaware placed #24 among the best-value Civil Engineering schools in the United States. More on University Of Delaware

#25

University Of Georgia

University Of Georgia came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Georgia

#26

Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology

Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering schools. More on Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology

#27

Colorado School Of Mines

Colorado School Of Mines placed #27 among the best-value Civil Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on Colorado School Of Mines

#28

New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology placed #28 among the best-value Civil Engineering schools in the United States. Read more about New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

#29

San Jose State University

San Jose State University offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. More on San Jose State University

#30

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering schools. Get the full Southern Illinois University Carbondale report

#31

University Of Virginia Main Campus

University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Virginia Main Campus profile

#32

Austin Community College District

Austin Community College District offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. More on Austin Community College District

#33

North Carolina State University At Raleigh

North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering schools. See the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh profile

#34

San Diego State University

San Diego State University placed #34 among the best-value Civil Engineering schools in the United States. See the full San Diego State University profile

#35

Syracuse University

Syracuse University placed #35 among the best-value Civil Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on Syracuse University

#36

Juniata College

Juniata College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Juniata College report

#37

Villanova University

Villanova University landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Villanova University profile

#38

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile

#39

University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

University Of North Carolina At Charlotte ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering schools. Read more about University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

#40

University Of Utah

University Of Utah ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering schools. More on University Of Utah

#41

Arkansas State University Main Campus

Arkansas State University Main Campus landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Arkansas State University Main Campus

#42

Northeastern University

Northeastern University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Northeastern University report

#43

Pennsylvania State University Brandywine

Pennsylvania State University Brandywine ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering schools. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University Brandywine

#44

University Of Hartford

University Of Hartford ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering schools. Read more about University Of Hartford

#45

Messiah College

Messiah College offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Messiah College profile

#46

University Of Washington Tacoma Campus

University Of Washington Tacoma Campus landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Washington Tacoma Campus

#47

Rice University

Rice University offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. More on Rice University

#48

Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Georgia Southern University profile

#49

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Southern California

#50

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. See the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College profile