Massachusetts has 9 ABET-accredited bachelor's programs in civil engineering. The statewide median wage for civil engineers is $106,730 (BLS OEWS May 2025), which is useful context when you plan entry offers against the Massachusetts salary data. Graduates of these programs meet the education requirement for the FE exam; check the Massachusetts licensure page for the path from EIT to PE.
| Institution | City | Program | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College | North Andover | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1964 to Present |
| Northeastern University | Boston | Civil Engineering (BS in Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 1939 to Present |
| Tufts University | Medford | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst | Civil Engineering (B. S.) | Oct 1, 1949 to Present |
| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Dartmouth | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1972 to Present |
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | Lowell | Civil Engineering (BSE) | Oct 1, 1977 to Present |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 2013 to Present |
| Western New England University | Springfield | Civil Engineering (BSE in Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 2015 to Present |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1936 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.
