Cheapest Civil Engineering Colleges in Georgia

Georgia Tech delivers the state's most competitive Civil Engineering program at just $13,289 net cost, though acceptance stands at only 17.13%. The $52,000 earnings gap between Georgia Tech graduates ($65,238) and those from Georgia Southern ($56,265) reflects the program's connection to Atlanta's booming construction and infrastructure sector. Public options dominate the field, with four state schools offering programs under $17,000 compared to Mercer's $22,350 private option.

Programs

$13,289 – $22,350

Net Price Range

$60,397

Avg. Program Earnings

70.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Civil Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, Georgia	$13,289	$11,764	92.3%	17.1%
2	University of Georgia Athens, Georgia	$13,816	$11,180	87.2%	42.6%
3	Georgia Southern University Statesboro, Georgia	$16,531	$5,905	52.1%	88.9%
4	Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Georgia	$16,972	$5,786	48.1%	67.9%
5	Mercer University Macon, Georgia	$22,350	$40,890	73.4%	74.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Georgia Tech's Civil Engineering program worth the competitive admission process?

Georgia Tech graduates earn $65,238 annually, nearly $6,000 more than the next highest-earning program in the state. The 17.13% acceptance rate reflects the program's selective nature, but the $13,289 net cost remains affordable for the career outcomes delivered.

How do graduation rates compare across Georgia's Civil Engineering programs?

Georgia Tech leads with a 92.30% graduation rate, followed by University of Georgia at 87.20%. Mercer University achieves 73.40% despite its private status, while Kennesaw State (48.10%) and Georgia Southern (52.10%) show lower completion rates.

Does the HOPE Scholarship significantly impact costs for Civil Engineering students?

HOPE Scholarship coverage means qualified students pay substantially less than net prices suggest. Georgia Southern's in-state tuition drops to just $5,905, while Kennesaw State charges $5,786 for residents with the 3.0 GPA requirement.

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