New Jersey has 7 ABET-accredited bachelor's programs in civil engineering. The statewide median wage for civil engineers is $104,660 (BLS OEWS May 2025), which is useful context when you plan entry offers against the New Jersey salary data. Graduates of these programs meet the education requirement for the FE exam; check the New Jersey licensure page for the path from EIT to PE.
| Institution | City | Program | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson University (Metropolitan Campus) | Teaneck | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 2019 to Present |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | Newark | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| Princeton University | Princeton | Civil Engineering (BSE) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| Rowan University | Glassboro | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1999 to Present |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | New Brunswick | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken | Civil Engineering (BE) | Oct 1, 1987 to Present |
| The College of New Jersey | Ewing | Civil Engineering (BSCE) | Oct 1, 2006 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.
