Best Value Civil Engineering Colleges in Connecticut

Connecticut's civil engineering programs show a remarkable earnings consistency, with University of Connecticut graduates earning $67,061 regardless of campus location. The state's insurance and defense manufacturing sectors drive strong demand for infrastructure expertise. While net costs range from $8,896 at UConn Waterbury to $39,207 at Quinnipiac, the main Storrs campus delivers the highest graduation rate at 83.80 percent despite costing $22,886 annually.

Programs

$8,896 – $39,207

Net Price Range

$65,218

Avg. Program Earnings

62.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Civil Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, Connecticut	$8,896	$67,061	$17,462	59.5%	97.9%
2	University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, Connecticut	$11,504	$67,061	$17,462	56.7%	97.4%
3	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, Connecticut	$13,339	$67,061	$17,452	65.4%	97.3%
4	University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, Connecticut	$14,059	$67,061	$17,472	56.9%	92.2%
5	Central Connecticut State University New Britain, Connecticut	$16,435	$64,990	$12,460	49.3%	76.7%
6	University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut	$22,886	$67,061	$20,366	83.8%	54.5%
7	University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut	$34,089	$65,486	$45,730	59.2%	91.2%
8	University of Hartford West Hartford, Connecticut	$29,558	$55,964	$47,647	58.3%	82.8%
9	Quinnipiac University Hamden, Connecticut	$39,207		$53,090	77.3%	83.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes UConn's satellite campuses such good values for civil engineering?

UConn Waterbury offers the lowest net cost at $8,896 while maintaining the same $67,061 graduate earnings as the main campus. Avery Point and Hartford campuses cost under $14,000 annually with 97 percent acceptance rates, making them accessible entry points to the UConn engineering system.

How do private schools compare to public options in Connecticut?

Private universities cost significantly more, with net prices ranging from $29,558 to $39,207 compared to public schools under $23,000. However, University of New Haven graduates earn $65,486, just $1,575 less than UConn graduates despite paying $34,089 annually.

Does graduation rate matter when choosing between Connecticut programs?

Graduation rates vary dramatically from 49.30 percent at Central Connecticut State to 83.80 percent at UConn Storrs. Students paying similar amounts should note that UConn Hartford achieves a 65.40 percent graduation rate for just $13,339 net cost.

More Civil Engineering Rankings

Cheapest Civil Engineering in Connecticut Civil Engineering Under $20,000 in Connecticut

All Civil Engineering Programs Best Colleges in Connecticut Best Civil Engineering in Connecticut

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.