Civil Engineering · North Dakota
Civil Engineering colleges in North Dakota
CampusPin lists 13 U.S. colleges in North Dakota 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 North Dakota that offer Civil Engineering
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND · University · Public
Tuition
$5,195
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,629
Cankdeska Cikana Community College
Fort Totten, ND · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,950
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
278
Lake Region State College
Devils Lake, ND · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,478
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
599
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND · University · Public
Tuition
$10,857
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
9,791
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Fargo, ND · University · Private
Tuition
$12,715
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
44
Sitting Bull College
Fort Yates, ND · University · Public
Tuition
$4,010
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
260
Turtle Mountain Community College
Belcourt, ND · University · Private
Tuition
$2,626
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
623
United Tribes Technical College
Bismarck, ND · University · Private
Tuition
$4,252
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
532
University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND · University · Private
Tuition
$24,820
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
1,198
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND · University · Private
Tuition
$21,468
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
3,424
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND · University · Public
Tuition
$10,951
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
13,252
Valley City State University
Valley City, ND · University · Public
Tuition
$8,514
Acceptance
69%
Enrollment
1,044
Williston State College
Williston, ND · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,938
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
686
Civil Engineering programs in North Dakota: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 13 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
13
Public / private
8 / 5
Universities / 2-year
10 / 3
Cities represented
10
In-state tuition range
$2,626–$24,820
Median in-state tuition
$5,478
Lowest published in-state tuition
Turtle Mountain Community College
$2,626
Most selective
Valley City State University
69% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of North Dakota
13,252 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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