Best Civil Engineering Schools in Washington

Washington has 6 colleges offering Civil Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 371 recent graduates. Graduates in Washington earn $63,792 on average within two years — 6% above the national average of $60,160, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in WA

$63,792

WA Avg. Earnings

$60,160

National Avg.

252

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Civil Engineering in Washington

Public Schools (3)

$65,359

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (3)

$61,442

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Washington produce comparable or higher early earnings for Civil Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Civil Engineering Schools in Washington, Ranked by Earnings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

$66,342

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $65,357

Graduates: 89

Acceptance: 42.5%

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA · Public

$66,342

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $65,357

Graduates: 89

Acceptance: 83.0%

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

$63,393

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $65,508

Graduates: 121

Acceptance: 85.4%

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA · Private

$62,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $63,318

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 76.0%

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA · Private

$60,623

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $62,495

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 75.9%

Seattle University

Seattle, WA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 76.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Civil Engineering in Washington?

University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranks #1 for Civil Engineering in Washington with median graduate earnings of $66,342 within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Civil Engineering programs in the state.

How much do Civil Engineering graduates earn in Washington?

Civil Engineering graduates in Washington earn an average of $63,792 within two years of graduation. This is 6% above the national average of $60,160 for this major.

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

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is the most selective Civil Engineering program in Washington with an acceptance rate of 42.5%. The average acceptance rate across Civil Engineering programs in the state is 73.1%.

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

In Washington, private Civil Engineering programs produce average earnings of $61,442 vs $65,359 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 3 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Washington

Computer Engineering $108,990 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $92,872 Computer Programming $76,998 Computer Science $72,683 Materials Engineering $70,680 Construction Management $70,430 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,987 Computer and Information Sciences, General $66,995

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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.