Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best Civil Engineering schools including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (9,765) | ✔ |
| 1 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (15,648) | ✔ |
| 3 | Stanford University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (14,162) | ✔ ($6,937) |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (7,953) | ✔ |
| 5 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (8,805) | ✔ ($5,424) |
| 6 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,000) | ✔ ($6,810) |
| 6 | Purdue University-Main Campus | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (16,056) | ✔ ($5,398) |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (11,493) | ✔ |
| 9 | Cornell University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (8,954) | ✔ ($6,612) |
| 10 | Carnegie Mellon University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,587) | ✔ ($6,486) |
| 10 | University of California-Davis | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (11,290) | ✔ |
| 10 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Under, Grad | Army, NAVY, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (10,300) | ✔ ($5,456) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best Civil Engineering schools including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 1 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | Stanford University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 5 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 6 | Purdue University-Main Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 9 | Cornell University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | Carnegie Mellon University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| 10 | University of California-Davis | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| 10 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best Civil Engineering schools. Among 12 best Civil Engineering schools, all schools are NAA members, and all schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 1 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 3 | Stanford University | NAA, NCAA | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | Pacific-12 Conference | 22 athletic programs |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin | NAA, NCAA | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | Big 12 Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 5 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 9 athletic programs |
| 6 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | NAA, NCAA | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference | 19 athletic programs |
| 6 | Purdue University-Main Campus | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | NAA, NCAA | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | Big Ten Conference | 17 athletic programs |
| 9 | Cornell University | NAA, NCAA | Ivy League | Ivy League | Ivy League | 20 athletic programs |
| 10 | Carnegie Mellon University | NAA, NCAA | University Athletic Association | University Athletic Association | - | 8 athletic programs |
| 10 | University of California-Davis | NAA, NCAA | Big Sky Conference | Big West Conference | Big West Conference | 14 athletic programs |
| 10 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | NAA, NCAA | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference | 12 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best Civil Engineering schools including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 1 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 3 | Stanford University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 | The University of Texas at Austin | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 6 | Purdue University-Main Campus | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 | Cornell University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
| 10 | Carnegie Mellon University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 | University of California-Davis | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 10 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator.
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