Best Civil Engineering Schools in New Jersey

New Jersey has 5 colleges offering Civil Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 373 recent graduates. Graduates in New Jersey earn $65,716 on average within two years — 9% above the national average of $60,160, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in NJ

$65,716

NJ Avg. Earnings

$60,160

National Avg.

252

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Civil Engineering in New Jersey

Public Schools (4)

$62,720

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$74,702

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $11,982 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Civil Engineering Schools in New Jersey, Ranked by Earnings

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $65,396

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 62.1%

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, NJ · Private

$74,702

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $69,771

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 43.4%

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public

$63,898

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $62,988

Graduates: 82

Acceptance: 65.3%

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ · Public

$62,746

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $61,687

Graduates: 161

Acceptance: 66.9%

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · Public

$61,516

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $59,459

Graduates: 62

Acceptance: 77.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Civil Engineering in New Jersey?

The College of New Jersey ranks #1 for Civil Engineering in New Jersey with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Civil Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Civil Engineering graduates earn in New Jersey?

Civil Engineering graduates in New Jersey earn an average of $65,716 within two years of graduation. This is 9% above the national average of $60,160 for this major.

What is the hardest Civil Engineering school to get into in New Jersey?

Stevens Institute of Technology is the most selective Civil Engineering program in New Jersey with an acceptance rate of 43.4%. The average acceptance rate across Civil Engineering programs in the state is 63.1%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Civil Engineering in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, private Civil Engineering programs produce average earnings of $74,702 vs $62,720 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New Jersey

Computer Science $83,177 Computer Engineering $74,921 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $72,746 Management Information Systems and Services $64,659 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $64,087 Engineering Science $60,936 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $59,291 Chemical Engineering $58,589

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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.