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2025 Best Civil Engineering Schools in Alabama

6 Colleges in Alabama
453 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
$71,769 Avg Early-Career Salary
Civil Engineering is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #50 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Civil Engineering Schools in Alabama ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 453 degrees in civil engineering to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Civil Engineering School

Best Civil Engineering Schools in Alabama Your choice of civil engineering school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Civil Engineering School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Civil Engineering Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Civil Eng
Master's Degrees in Civil Eng
Doctor's Degrees in Civil Eng

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Civil Engineering Schools in Alabama ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Civil Engineering in Alabama

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the civil eng degree levels they offer.

Top Alabama Schools in Civil Eng

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
164 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
7.3% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Auburn University if you wish to pursue a degree in civil engineering. Auburn is a very large public university located in the city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.

There were about 164 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the civil eng program make around $68,291 in the first couple years of their career.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
157 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
5.1% Growth in Graduates

The University of Alabama is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in civil engineering. UA is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #180 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UA is a great university overall.

There were about 157 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, civil eng degree recipients typically earn around $70,619 at the beginning of their careers.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
$64,122 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in civil engineering needs to take a look at University of Alabama in Huntsville. Located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 17th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 36 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at UAH in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the civil eng program report average early career income of $64,122.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
$62,283 Median Starting Salary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in civil engineering. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #299 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.

There were about 50 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent data year. After graduation, civil eng degree recipients usually make around $62,283 at the beginning of their careers.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
$59,547 Median Starting Salary

USA is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Mobile. This university ranks 11th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 39 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at USA in the most recent data year. After graduation, civil eng degree recipients usually make around $59,547 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in civil engineering from University of South Alabama

6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In AL

Located in the midsize city of Normal, AAMU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 39th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 7 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at AAMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in civil engineering from Alabama A & M University

Best Civil Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Civil Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 446
Florida 282 1,164
North Carolina 279 448
Virginia 274 616
Tennessee 269 326
South Carolina 248 307
Kentucky 244 217
Louisiana 242 247
Mississippi 234 193
Arkansas 234 118
West Virginia 207 112

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One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Civil Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

Civil Eng Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Civil Engineering 452
Water Resources Engineering 1

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Majors Similar to Civil Eng

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 937
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 394
Electrical Engineering 350
Chemical Engineering 348
Computer Engineering 283
Architectural Engineering 252
General Engineering 221
Industrial Engineering 198
Biomedical Engineering 63
Materials Engineering 60

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