Illinois has 8 ABET-accredited bachelor's programs in civil engineering. The statewide median wage for civil engineers is $99,760 (BLS OEWS May 2025), which is useful context when you plan entry offers against the Illinois salary data. Graduates of these programs meet the education requirement for the FE exam; check the Illinois licensure page for the path from EIT to PE.
| Institution | City | Program | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley University | Peoria | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 1963 to Present |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| Northwestern University | Evanston | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 1938 to Present |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1988 to Present |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 1973 to Present |
| The University of Illinois at Chicago | Chicago | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1985 to Present |
| University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign | Champaign | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| Western Illinois University | Macomb | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 2020 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.
