by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for civil engineering students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 191 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering to qualified students.
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Your choice of civil engineering for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for civil engineering students working on their bachelor's degree.
The civil eng school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Civil Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for civil engineering students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in civil engineering needs to look into University of Connecticut. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the civil eng program report average early career income of $62,972.
More information about a bachelor’s in civil engineering from University of Connecticut
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in civil engineering needs to look into University of Hartford. UHart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of West Hartford.
Soon after graduating, civil eng bachelor's recipients generally make about $61,308 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in civil engineering from University of Hartford
It is hard to beat University of New Haven if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University of New Haven is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in civil engineering from University of New Haven
Central Connecticut State University is a good decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Located in the large suburb of New Britain, CCSU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Soon after graduation, civil eng bachelor's recipients generally make around $61,480 in their early careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in civil engineering from Central Connecticut State UniversityExplore all the Best Civil Engineering Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 238 | 482 |
| New Hampshire | 157 | 53 |
| Rhode Island | 157 | 57 |
| Maine | 156 | 46 |
| Vermont | 155 | 50 |
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Civil Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Civil Engineering | 191 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 430 |
| Computer Engineering | 165 |
| Electrical Engineering | 146 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 136 |
| Chemical Engineering | 85 |
| Industrial Engineering | 55 |
| Operations Research | 43 |
| Environmental Engineering | 40 |
| Materials Engineering | 38 |
| General Engineering | 30 |
