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2026 Best Civil Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools

12 Colleges in the United States
308 Civil Engineering Technology Degrees Awarded
$42,640 Avg Early-Career Salary

Civil Engineering Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 160 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for civil engineering technology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Civil Engineering Technology in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in civil engineering technology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Civil Engineering Technology

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Our analysis ranked Moraine Park Technical College the best school in the country for a degree in civil engineering technology. Set in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Moraine Park Technical College awarded about 11 civil engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the civil engineering technology program make about $39,552 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,471. Get the full civil engineering technology details for Moraine Park Technical College

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

Nassau Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best civil engineering technology schools. Nassau Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Garden City. There were roughly 18 civil engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Nassau Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the civil engineering technology program make about $38,734 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,850. Read more about the civil engineering technology program at Nassau Community College

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Southeast Technical Institute is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in civil engineering technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 19 civil engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the civil engineering technology program make about $48,654 in their early career. Southeast Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $18,442 in student loans. Get the full civil engineering technology details for Southeast Technical Institute

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Cuny New York City College Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in civil engineering technology, ranking #4. This large public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. The six-year graduation rate is 21%. About 20 civil engineering technology degrees were awarded at Cuny New York City College Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, civil engineering technology degree recipients from Cuny New York City College Of Technology generally make around $44,323. Students borrow a median of $11,492 to complete this degree. Get the full civil engineering technology details for Cuny New York City College Of Technology

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Hudson Valley Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in civil engineering technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Hudson Valley Community College is a large public school located in the city of Troy. Hudson Valley Community College awarded about 10 civil engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Civil Engineering Technology graduates of Hudson Valley Community College earn a median of $43,989 early in their careers. Hudson Valley Community College graduates carry a median of $12,868 in student loans. See the full civil engineering technology program report for Hudson Valley Community College

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Linn State Technical College came in at #6 for civil engineering technology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Linn. Linn State Technical College awarded about 29 civil engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their civil engineering technology degree from Linn State Technical College earn around $45,538 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,042. More information about a degree in civil engineering technology from Linn State Technical College

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Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best civil engineering technology schools. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public school located in the city of Lancaster. There were roughly 12 civil engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology in the most recent data year. Civil Engineering Technology graduates of Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology earn a median of $40,859 early in their careers. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $9,915 in student loans. More information about a degree in civil engineering technology from Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology

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Pellissippi State Community College landed the #8 spot for civil engineering technology this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Knoxville. About 16 civil engineering technology degrees were awarded at Pellissippi State Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the civil engineering technology program make about $43,816 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,951 to complete this degree. Get the full civil engineering technology details for Pellissippi State Community College

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South Central College
North Mankato, MN

South Central College earned the #9 position for civil engineering technology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of North Mankato. About 14 civil engineering technology degrees were awarded at South Central College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, civil engineering technology degree recipients from South Central College generally make around $55,224. Students borrow a median of $13,268 to complete this degree. See the full civil engineering technology program report for South Central College

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Sandhills Community College earned the #10 position for civil engineering technology this year. Sandhills Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Pinehurst. There were roughly 15 civil engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Sandhills Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the civil engineering technology program make about $46,492 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,238. More information about a degree in civil engineering technology from Sandhills Community College

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Hawkeye Community College earned the #11 position for civil engineering technology this year. Set in the rural area of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 12 civil engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Hawkeye Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the civil engineering technology program make about $41,902 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,001 to complete this degree. Read more about the civil engineering technology program at Hawkeye Community College

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Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #12 spot for civil engineering technology this year. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. About 16 civil engineering technology degrees were awarded at Milwaukee Area Technical College in the most recent year. Civil Engineering Technology graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical College earn a median of $38,325 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,296 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in civil engineering technology from Milwaukee Area Technical College

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Stark State College
North Canton, OH

Stark State College came in at #13 for civil engineering technology this year. Stark State College is a large public school located in the suburb of North Canton. Stark State College awarded about 11 civil engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Civil Engineering Technology graduates of Stark State College earn a median of $42,724 early in their careers. Stark State College graduates carry a median of $17,349 in student loans. More information about a degree in civil engineering technology from Stark State College

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Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #14 spot for civil engineering technology this year. This large public university is located in the city of Fayetteville. About 14 civil engineering technology degrees were awarded at Fayetteville Technical Community College in the most recent year. Civil Engineering Technology graduates of Fayetteville Technical Community College earn a median of $40,584 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,909. More information about a degree in civil engineering technology from Fayetteville Technical Community College

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Bluefield State College earned the #15 position for civil engineering technology this year. Set in the town of Bluefield, Bluefield State College is a small public institution. About 30% of students finish within six years. About 11 civil engineering technology degrees were awarded at Bluefield State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the civil engineering technology program make about $46,103 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,791. See the full civil engineering technology program report for Bluefield State College

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Suny Westchester Community College placed #16 among the best civil engineering technology schools. Set in the suburb of Valhalla, Suny Westchester Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 11 civil engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Suny Westchester Community College in the most recent data year. Civil Engineering Technology graduates of Suny Westchester Community College earn a median of $57,520 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,764 to complete this degree. See the full civil engineering technology program report for Suny Westchester Community College

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St Cloud Technical And Community College placed #17 among the best civil engineering technology schools. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public university. St Cloud Technical And Community College awarded about 14 civil engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their civil engineering technology degree from St Cloud Technical And Community College earn around $48,652 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,734 to complete this degree. See the full civil engineering technology program report for St Cloud Technical And Community College

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Cincinnati State Technical And Community College came in at #18 for civil engineering technology this year. This large public university is located in the city of Cincinnati. About 16 civil engineering technology degrees were awarded at Cincinnati State Technical And Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their civil engineering technology degree from Cincinnati State Technical And Community College earn around $50,612 in the first couple years of their career. Cincinnati State Technical And Community College graduates carry a median of $20,721 in student loans. See the full civil engineering technology program report for Cincinnati State Technical And Community College

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Horry Georgetown Technical College came in at #19 for civil engineering technology this year. Horry Georgetown Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Conway. There were roughly 14 civil engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Horry Georgetown Technical College in the most recent data year. Civil Engineering Technology graduates of Horry Georgetown Technical College earn a median of $37,387 early in their careers. Horry Georgetown Technical College graduates carry a median of $19,172 in student loans. See the full civil engineering technology program report for Horry Georgetown Technical College

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Gadsden State Community College came in at #20 for civil engineering technology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Gadsden. About 11 civil engineering technology degrees were awarded at Gadsden State Community College in the most recent year. Civil Engineering Technology graduates of Gadsden State Community College earn a median of $34,710 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,312. See the full civil engineering technology program report for Gadsden State Community College

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University Of Puerto Rico Ponce came in at #21 for civil engineering technology this year. Located in the city of Ponce, University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 civil engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Puerto Rico Ponce in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, civil engineering technology degree recipients from University Of Puerto Rico Ponce generally make around $9,747. University Of Puerto Rico Ponce graduates carry a median of $5,333 in student loans. More information about a degree in civil engineering technology from University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

Other Civil Engineering Technology Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Civil Engineering Technology rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Civil Engineering Technology
Bachelor's Degrees in Civil Engineering Technology
Master's Degrees in Civil Engineering Technology
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 160 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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