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2026 Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region

1 Colleges in the United States
42 Civil Engineering Degrees Awarded
$51,196 Avg Early-Career Salary

Civil Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best civil engineering schools.

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Best Schools for Civil Engineering in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall civil engineering education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Civil Engineering

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No school ranked higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach this year for civil engineering. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Daytona Beach. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 18 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach in the most recent data year. Civil Engineering graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn a median of $70,246 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,845. More information about a degree in civil engineering from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

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A rank of #2 makes Holmes Community College one of the top schools for civil engineering. Set in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 24 civil engineering degrees were awarded at Holmes Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the civil engineering program make about $32,145 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,191 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in civil engineering from Holmes Community College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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