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Best Civil Engineering Schools in Idaho

Idaho has 4 colleges offering Civil Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 78 recent graduates. Graduates in Idaho earn $56,446 on average within two years — 6% below the national average of $60,160. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

4
Schools in ID
$56,446
ID Avg. Earnings
$60,160
National Avg.
252
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Civil Engineering in Idaho

Public Schools (2)
$55,123
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$57,318
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $2,195 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Civil Engineering Schools in Idaho, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Idaho logo

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public

$57,860
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $63,504
Graduates: 32
Acceptance: 79.1%
#2
Boise State University logo

Boise State University

Boise, ID · Public

$52,385
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $54,345
Graduates: 46
Acceptance: 84.0%
#3
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Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID ·

$58,221
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: N/A
#4
Brigham Young University-Idaho logo

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID · Private

$57,318
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 97.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Civil Engineering in Idaho?
University of Idaho ranks #1 for Civil Engineering in Idaho with median graduate earnings of $57,860 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Civil Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Civil Engineering graduates earn in Idaho?
Civil Engineering graduates in Idaho earn an average of $56,446 within two years of graduation. This is 6% below the national average of $60,160 for this major.
What is the hardest Civil Engineering school to get into in Idaho?
University of Idaho is the most selective Civil Engineering program in Idaho with an acceptance rate of 79.1%. The average acceptance rate across Civil Engineering programs in the state is 86.7%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Civil Engineering in Idaho?
In Idaho, private Civil Engineering programs produce average earnings of $57,318 vs $55,123 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Idaho

Computer Science $76,250 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $71,315 Construction Management $66,746 Computer and Information Sciences, General $61,829 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $50,913 Agricultural Business and Management $45,072 Finance and Financial Management Services $44,865 Business/Managerial Economics $44,583
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.