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2024 Best Civil Engineering Schools in Alabama

5 Colleges in Alabama
461 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
$60,530 Avg Early-Career Salary
Civil Engineering is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #50 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 5 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Civil Engineering Schools in Alabama ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 461 degrees in civil engineering to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Civil Engineering School

Best Civil Engineering Schools in Alabama Your choice of civil engineering school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Civil Engineering School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Civil Engineering Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Civil Eng
Master's Degrees in Civil Eng
Doctor's Degrees in Civil Eng

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Civil Engineering Schools in Alabama ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Civil Engineering in Alabama

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the civil eng degree levels they offer.

Top Alabama Schools in Civil Eng

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
152 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
$64,976 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Auburn University if you wish to pursue a degree in civil engineering. Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #154 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were roughly 152 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available. Civil Engineering degree recipients from Auburn University get an earnings boost of about $4,446 above the typical income of civil engineering graduates.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
149 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
$61,525 Median Starting Salary

The University of Alabama is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in civil engineering. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were about 149 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the civil eng program report average early career wages of $61,525.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
19.7% Growth in Graduates

University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in civil engineering. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 61 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the civil eng program report average early career wages of $57,824.

More information about a degree in civil engineering from University of Alabama at Birmingham

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
34.9% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in civil engineering has to check out University of Alabama in Huntsville. Located in the midsize city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 7th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 43 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the civil eng program state that they receive average early career wages of $55,369.

More information about a degree in civil engineering from University of Alabama in Huntsville

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
$58,512 Median Starting Salary

USA is a large public university located in the midsize city of Mobile. This university ranks 8th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 49 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the civil eng program make about $58,512 in the first couple years of their career.

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Best Civil Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Civil Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 446
Florida 282 1,164
North Carolina 279 448
Virginia 274 616
Tennessee 269 326
South Carolina 248 307
Kentucky 244 217
Louisiana 242 247
Mississippi 234 193
Arkansas 234 118
West Virginia 207 112

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One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Civil Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

Civil Eng Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Civil Engineering 461

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Majors Similar to Civil Eng

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 1,019
Electrical Engineering 396
Chemical Engineering 381
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 363
Computer Engineering 292
Architectural Engineering 241
General Engineering 225
Industrial Engineering 218
Materials Engineering 65
Biological Engineering 65

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