Civil Engineering · Connecticut
Civil Engineering colleges in Connecticut
CampusPin lists 19 U.S. colleges in Connecticut that offer Civil Engineering programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Civil Engineering applies physics, mechanics, and design to the built environment, roads, bridges, water systems, and buildings, suiting students who want to plan and build public infrastructure.
Schools in Connecticut that offer Civil Engineering
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$12,460
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
9,465
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$8,506
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,703
Connecticut College
New London, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,812
Acceptance
38%
Enrollment
1,960
Connecticut State Community College
Hartford, CT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,092
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
32,292
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$56,360
Acceptance
45%
Enrollment
6,259
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$21,198
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,884
Paier College
Bridgeport, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$26,400
Acceptance
62%
Enrollment
187
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$53,090
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
8,878
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$48,460
Acceptance
68%
Enrollment
11,123
Trinity College
Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$67,420
Acceptance
34%
Enrollment
2,195
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$35,760
Acceptance
64%
Enrollment
4,074
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$20,366
Acceptance
54%
Enrollment
27,123
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Groton, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,462
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
464
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Hartford, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,452
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
1,473
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,472
Acceptance
80%
Enrollment
2,177
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,462
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
746
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$47,647
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
4,034
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$45,730
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
9,764
Yale University
New Haven, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,700
Acceptance
5%
Enrollment
15,074
Civil Engineering programs in Connecticut: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 19 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
19
Public / private
8 / 11
Universities / 2-year
18 / 1
Cities represented
14
In-state tuition range
$5,092–$67,420
Median in-state tuition
$26,400
Lowest published in-state tuition
Connecticut State Community College
$5,092
Most selective
Yale University
5% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Connecticut State Community College
32,292 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Civil Engineering program
- Engineering mechanics: statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials
- Structural analysis and design (steel, reinforced concrete, timber)
- Geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics
- Transportation engineering and highway design
- Water resources, hydraulics, and hydrology
- Environmental engineering and water/wastewater treatment
- Surveying, CAD, and civil modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D)
- Construction management, cost estimation, and the senior capstone design project
Where a Civil Engineering degree can lead
- Civil engineers
- Structural Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Transportation Engineer
- Water Resources Engineer
- Construction Project Manager
Typical pay: BLS, 2024 civil engineers median $99,590
A Civil Engineering major covers structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, transportation systems, water resources and hydraulics, environmental engineering, surveying, and construction management, built on a core of calculus, differential equations, physics, and engineering mechanics (statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials). Most programs are ABET-accredited four-year BS degrees that include extensive labs, CAD and modeling software, and a senior capstone design project.
Because civil engineering work often affects public safety, the field is tied to professional licensure. Graduates typically take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam near graduation, work several years under a licensed engineer, and then sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam to become a Professional Engineer. Many students choose a sub-discipline, structural, geotechnical, transportation, water resources, or environmental, through electives or a graduate degree.
Graduates plan, design, and oversee construction of infrastructure for engineering firms, construction companies, and federal, state, and local agencies. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5% employment growth for civil engineers from 2024 to 2034.
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