Civil Engineering · Rhode Island
Civil Engineering colleges in Rhode Island
CampusPin lists 10 U.S. colleges in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island that offer Civil Engineering
Brown University
Providence, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$68,230
Acceptance
6%
Enrollment
11,048
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$51,169
Acceptance
66%
Enrollment
3,588
College Unbound
Providence, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$10,488
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
398
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,326
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
11,455
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$40,408
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
4,333
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$35,625
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
1,850
Providence College
Providence, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$60,848
Acceptance
49%
Enrollment
4,614
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$42,666
Acceptance
88%
Enrollment
4,251
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI · University · Private
Tuition
$47,930
Acceptance
70%
Enrollment
2,821
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI · University · Public
Tuition
$16,408
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
16,503
Civil Engineering programs in Rhode Island: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 10 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
10
Public / private
2 / 8
Universities / 2-year
9 / 1
Cities represented
7
In-state tuition range
$5,326–$68,230
Median in-state tuition
$41,537
Lowest published in-state tuition
Community College of Rhode Island
$5,326
Most selective
Brown University
6% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Rhode Island
16,503 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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