Best Civil Engineering Schools in Ohio

Ohio has 15 colleges offering Civil Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 753 recent graduates. Graduates earn $59,237 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $60,160.

Schools in OH

$59,237

OH Avg. Earnings

$60,160

National Avg.

252

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Civil Engineering in Ohio

Public Schools (7)

$58,377

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (3)

$62,509

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $4,132 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Civil Engineering Schools in Ohio, Ranked by Earnings

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$63,898

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $63,928

Graduates: 62

Acceptance: 87.7%

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$60,110

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $61,272

Graduates: 205

Acceptance: 50.8%

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

$62,707

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $63,857

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 61.7%

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

$58,796

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $62,163

Graduates: 68

Acceptance: 70.9%

Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, OH ·

$58,479

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $59,630

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH ·

$58,479

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $59,630

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Southern Campus

Ironton, OH ·

$58,479

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $59,630

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, OH ·

$58,479

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $59,630

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: N/A

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public

$58,479

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $59,630

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 84.8%

#10

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH ·

$58,479

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $59,630

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: N/A

#11

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

$52,420

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $54,914

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 80.3%

#12

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH · Private

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

$58,522

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $60,361

Graduates: 59

Acceptance: 94.8%

#14

Ohio Northern University

Ada, OH · Private

$63,005

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $56,895

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 73.4%

#15

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH · Public

$56,415

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $54,498

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 95.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Civil Engineering in Ohio?

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranks #1 for Civil Engineering in Ohio with median graduate earnings of $63,898 within two years of graduation. There are 15 schools offering Civil Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Civil Engineering graduates earn in Ohio?

Civil Engineering graduates in Ohio earn an average of $59,237 within two years of graduation. This is 2% below the national average of $60,160 for this major.

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

Case Western Reserve University is the most selective Civil Engineering program in Ohio with an acceptance rate of 28.7%. The average acceptance rate across Civil Engineering programs in the state is 72.8%.

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

In Ohio, private Civil Engineering programs produce average earnings of $62,509 vs $58,377 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 public and 3 private options in the state.

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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.