Civil Engineering · Nebraska
Civil Engineering colleges in Nebraska
CampusPin lists 15 U.S. colleges in Nebraska 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 Nebraska that offer Civil Engineering
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Lincoln, NE · University · Private
Tuition
$20,070
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
670
CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology
Omaha, NE · University · Private
Tuition
$16,244
Acceptance
72%
Enrollment
25
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,360
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,206
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE · University · Private
Tuition
$15,168
Acceptance
64%
Enrollment
1,076
Doane University
Crete, NE · University · Private
Tuition
$40,491
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
1,739
Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha, NE · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,285
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
7,629
Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte, NE · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,600
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
923
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
Omaha, NE · University · Private
Tuition
$18,173
Acceptance
88%
Enrollment
1,040
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,840
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,464
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,540
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,235
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE · University · Public
Tuition
$8,302
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
5,923
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE · University · Public
Tuition
$8,370
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
14,729
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · University · Public
Tuition
$10,108
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
23,535
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE · University · Public
Tuition
$7,970
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,914
Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,000
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
948
Civil Engineering programs in Nebraska: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 15 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
15
Public / private
10 / 5
Universities / 2-year
9 / 6
Cities represented
9
In-state tuition range
$3,000–$40,491
Median in-state tuition
$8,302
Lowest published in-state tuition
Western Nebraska Community College
$3,000
Most selective
Bryan College of Health Sciences
63% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
23,535 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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