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Best Civil Engineering Schools in Utah

Utah has 3 colleges offering Civil Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 163 recent graduates. Graduates in Utah earn $56,845 on average within two years — 6% below the national average of $60,160. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

3
Schools in UT
$56,845
UT Avg. Earnings
$60,160
National Avg.
252
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Civil Engineering in Utah

Public Schools (2)
$56,157
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$58,221
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $2,064 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Civil Engineering Schools in Utah, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Utah State University logo

Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public

$54,656
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $55,217
Graduates: 62
Acceptance: 93.6%
#2
University of Utah logo

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT · Public

$57,657
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $59,806
Graduates: 65
Acceptance: 87.2%
#3
Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private

$58,221
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $60,309
Graduates: 36
Acceptance: 69.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Civil Engineering in Utah?
Utah State University ranks #1 for Civil Engineering in Utah with median graduate earnings of $54,656 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Civil Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Civil Engineering graduates earn in Utah?
Civil Engineering graduates in Utah earn an average of $56,845 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 Utah?
Brigham Young University is the most selective Civil Engineering program in Utah with an acceptance rate of 69.2%. The average acceptance rate across Civil Engineering programs in the state is 83.3%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Civil Engineering in Utah?
In Utah, private Civil Engineering programs produce average earnings of $58,221 vs $56,157 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 Utah

Computer Engineering $77,523 Chemical Engineering $71,177 Computer Science $71,057 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection $69,625 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,224 Construction Management $64,990 Information Science/Studies $62,566 Computer and Information Sciences, General $62,455
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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.