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2025 Best Civil Engineering Schools in Iowa

2 Colleges in Iowa
227 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 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Civil Engineering Schools in Iowa ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 227 degrees in civil engineering to qualified students.

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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Civil Engineering Schools in Iowa list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Civil Engineering in Iowa

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 Iowa Schools in Civil Eng

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
166 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
$73,351 Median Starting Salary

Iowa State University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in civil engineering. Iowa State is a very large public university located in the city of Ames.

Students who graduate with their degree from the civil eng program report average early career income of $73,351.

More information about a degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University

2
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Civil Eng Degrees Awarded
$70,313 Median Starting Salary

University of Iowa is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in civil engineering. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.

Graduates who receive their degree from the civil eng program make about $70,313 for their early career.

More information about a degree in civil engineering from University of Iowa

Best Civil Engineering Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 201
Missouri 283 311
Kansas 266 150
Nebraska 238 130
North Dakota 210 123
South Dakota 204 110

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Civil Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.

Civil Eng Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Civil Engineering 227

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Majors Similar to Civil Eng

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 548
Computer Engineering 442
Industrial Engineering 210
Chemical Engineering 196
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 180
Biomedical Engineering 158
Electrical Engineering 141
Agricultural Engineering 99
Engineering Mechanics 79
Construction Engineering 71

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