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15 Best Bachelor's Civil Engineering Universities in the United States

University of California, Los Angeles tops our list of 15 Bachelor's Civil Engineering universities in the United States at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States). Across the whole list there are 18 courses to choose from.

15 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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CP California Polytechnic State University, Pomona logo
#526 in United States United States
#526 in United States · by research impact
276,702 citations · h-index 184

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of California, Los Angeles) to #501 (Colorado School of Mines); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of California, Los Angeles is cited most (52,934,262 citations).

Public, private and where they are

14 are public and 1 private (93% public). By location, California (1) account for the most of those we can place. Point Loma Nazarene University is the largest, with 3,188 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years. 94% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). California Polytechnic State University, Pomona offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Bachelor's Civil Engineering?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Civil Engineering in the United States?

14 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Civil Engineering course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Bachelor's Civil Engineering courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Bachelor's Civil Engineering online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Civil Engineering courses in the United States?

California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, with 3, ahead of Colorado School of Mines (2).

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