New York has 15 ABET-accredited bachelor's programs in civil engineering. The statewide median wage for civil engineers is $103,760 (BLS OEWS May 2025), which is useful context when you plan entry offers against the New York salary data. Graduates of these programs meet the education requirement for the FE exam; check the New York licensure page for the path from EIT to PE.
| Institution | City | Program | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|
| City University of New York, City College | New York | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| Clarkson University | Potsdam | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| Cornell University | Ithaca | Civil Engineering (B.S.) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| Hofstra University | Hempstead | Civil Engineering (B.S.) | Oct 1, 2019 to Present |
| Manhattan University | Riverdale | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1940 to Present |
| New York University Tandon School of Engineering | Brooklyn | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| New York University Tandon School of Engineering | Brooklyn | Civil Engineering (Abu Dhabi) (Bachelor of Science) | May 1, 2014 to Present |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute | Utica | Civil Engineering (B.S.) | Oct 1, 2015 to Present |
| Stony Brook University | Stony Brook | Civil Engineering (BE) | Oct 1, 2015 to Present |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse | Civil Engineering (BS (Civil Engineering)) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| The Cooper Union | New York | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| United States Military Academy | West Point | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1985 to Present |
| University at Buffalo, The State University of New York | Buffalo | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 1963 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.
