| Institution | The University of Texas at San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Program | Civil Engineering |
| Degree | BS |
| Accrediting commission | Engineering Accreditation Commission |
| Accreditation dates | Oct 1, 1986 to Present |
| Next general review | 2029 |
| Campus | Main Campus |
| Distance learning | Less than half of content |
| Institution website | www.utsa.edu |
Hiring notes for firm owners
Graduates of this program finish an EAC-accredited civil engineering degree, which is the standard education path to the FE exam and a PE license in every state. That makes them straightforward EIT hires for firms working in Texas.
ABET has accredited the program since 1986, so alumni from it are likely already working at agencies and firms around San Antonio. Alumni already on your staff are the easiest way into its career fairs and capstone projects.
The statewide median wage for civil engineers in Texas is $96,860 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Entry offers usually sit well below the median; see the Texas salary page and the salary by role guide to set them.
21 accredited civil engineering programs operate in Texas. If you recruit across the state, pair this school with Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University.
Related
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.
