Texas has 21 ABET-accredited bachelor's programs in civil engineering. The statewide median wage for civil engineers is $96,860 (BLS OEWS May 2025), which is useful context when you plan entry offers against the Texas salary data. Graduates of these programs meet the education requirement for the FE exam; check the Texas licensure page for the path from EIT to PE.
| Institution | City | Program | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo State University | San Angelo | Civil Engineering (BS in Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 2018 to Present |
| Lamar University | Beaumont | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 1961 to Present |
| LeTourneau University | Longview | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 2020 to Present |
| Prairie View A&M University | Prairie View | Civil Engineering (BSCE) | Oct 1, 1970 to Present |
| Rice University | Houston | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas | Civil Engineering (BSCE) | Oct 1, 2005 to Present |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 2016 to Present |
| Texas A&M University | College Station | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 2022 to Present |
| Texas A&M University - Kingsville | Kingsville | Civil Engineering (BS in Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 1980 to Present |
| Texas Southern University | Houston | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 2020 to Present |
| Texas State University | San Marcos | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 2022 to Present |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 1937 to Present |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Oct 1, 2010 to Present |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 1967 to Present |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 1986 to Present |
| University of Houston | Houston | Civil Engineering (BSCE) | Oct 1, 1957 to Present |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | Civil Engineering (BS) | Oct 1, 1936 to Present |
| University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso | Civil Engineering (BSCE) | Oct 1, 1965 to Present |
| University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) | Oct 1, 2007 to Present |
| West Texas A&M University | Canyon | Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science) | Aug 1, 2013 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.
