2026 Best Civil Engineering Schools in Vermont

Civil Engineering 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 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for civil engineering students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Civil Engineering Schools in Vermont

Best Schools for Civil Engineering in Vermont

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

Top Schools in Civil Engineering

1

University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

39 Civil Engineering Degrees Awarded

$61,898 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Vermont, our #1 school for civil engineering. This large public university is located in the city of Burlington. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 39 civil engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Vermont in the most recent data year. Students who receive their civil engineering degree from University Of Vermont earn around $61,898 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,375. See the full civil engineering program report for University Of Vermont

2

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Civil Engineering Degrees Awarded

$66,778 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Norwich University one of the top schools for civil engineering. Set in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Norwich University graduates 60% of students within six years. About 23 civil engineering degrees were awarded at Norwich University in the most recent year. Students who receive their civil engineering degree from Norwich University earn around $66,778 in the first couple years of their career. Norwich University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read more about the civil engineering program at Norwich University

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.