Florida has 11 ABET-accredited bachelor's programs in civil engineering. The statewide median wage for civil engineers is $98,570 (BLS OEWS May 2025), which is useful context when you plan entry offers against the Florida salary data. Graduates of these programs meet the education requirement for the FE exam; check the Florida licensure page for the path from EIT to PE.
| Institution | City | Program | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1997 to Present |
| Florida A&M University - Florida State University | Tallahassee | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 1986 to Present |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton | Civil Engineering (B.S.C.V.) | Oct 1, 2002 to Present |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers | Civil Engineering (BSCE) | Oct 1, 2008 to Present |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1983 to Present |
| Florida International University | Miami | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 1985 to Present |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 1982 to Present |
| University of Florida | Gainesville | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1960 to Present |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 2001 to Present |
| University of South Florida | Tampa | Civil Engineering (BS in Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 1984 to Present |
Recruiting tips
Most firms get the best results from two or three programs within driving distance of their offices. Read how to recruit from universities for a practical plan covering co-ops, capstone sponsorship and offer timing.
Source: ABET accredited program search (amspub.abet.org), Engineering Accreditation Commission, current bachelor's programs in the civil curricular area. Accreditation status can change; confirm on ABET before relying on it.
