Quick answer: New Jersey employs about 6,900 civil engineers (BLS OEWS, May 2025), and licensing runs through your state board of professional engineers. Programs, the careers this degree opens, and what they pay are below.
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Engineering licensure is a state process and a long one: an ABET-accredited degree, the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering examination, a period of experience under a licensed engineer, and then the Principles and Practice examination for the PE. Not every engineering job requires the licence - it matters most where work is stamped for public safety - but the ABET accreditation that makes you eligible has to be in place from the start.
Requirements are set at state level and are amended periodically. Before you enroll in any program, confirm with your state board of professional engineers that the specific program you are considering satisfies the education requirement, and ask what it accepts from any training you have already completed. Get the answer in writing.
Most people reading this already have a job in the field, and the practical question is whether the credential can be earned without leaving it. Programs designed for working adults deliver the academic portion online or in the evening, while any labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience happen in person and locally. Prior college credit, military training, apprenticeship coursework and industry certifications can all shorten the path, so request a written transfer credit evaluation before you commit to any school.
Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.
This page lists 10 schools within 36 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 10 of them carry a score.
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Civil Engineers in New Jersey earn a median $104,660 per year, above the national median of $100,840 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
| Metric | New Jersey | National | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $104,660 | $100,840 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 10th percentile | $74,640 | $68,240 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 25th percentile | $82,270 | $79,930 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 75th percentile | $134,270 | $129,680 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 90th percentile | $169,220 | $163,220 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Employment | 6,900 | 367,840 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Location quotient | 0.68 | 1.00 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Projected change (2024-34) | not published by state | 5.0% | BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34 |
The New Jersey median of $104,660 sits above the national median of $100,840 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Percentiles matter more than the midpoint when you are deciding whether a degree pays for itself: the 10th percentile is roughly where people start, and the 90th is what the top of the local market looks like after years of experience.
A location quotient of 0.68 puts New Jersey below the national average, so the occupation is less concentrated here than in the typical state. Expect a thinner local job market and fewer employers to move between (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The measure compares how concentrated the occupation is here against the national average of 1.00.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton | $101,090 | 1,100 |
| Vineland | $100,620 | 60 |
| Atlantic City | $99,360 | 170 |
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Engineering employment follows the region’s infrastructure and industrial base, and civil work in particular tracks the public and commercial construction pipeline.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), civil engineers wages in New Jersey vary by metro area.
| Metro Area | Employment | Median Annual Wage | Avg. Annual Wage | Entry Level (10th pctile) | Experienced (90th pctile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | 15,590 | $107,330 | $122,340 | $78,250 | $176,400 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | 6,160 | $99,410 | $105,810 | $75,830 | $147,960 |
| Trenton-Princeton | 1,100 | $101,090 | $106,520 | $71,900 | $140,340 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | 600 | $98,760 | $102,460 | $69,490 | $136,890 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | 170 | $99,360 | $107,080 | $67,850 | $166,660 |
| Vineland | 60 | $100,620 | $105,980 | $76,370 | $135,470 |
Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
The median annual wage for civil engineers in New Jersey is $104,660, above the national median of $100,840 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle of the range runs from $82,270 at the 25th percentile to $134,270 at the 75th.
New Jersey holds about 6,900 civil engineer jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Nationally the occupation employs 367,840, and BLS projects about 23,600 openings per year through 2034 (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34).
Engineering licensure is a state process and a long one: an ABET-accredited degree, the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering examination, a period of experience under a licensed engineer, and then the Principles and Practice examination for the PE. Not every engineering job requires the licence - it matters most where work is stamped for public safety - but the ABET accreditation that makes you eligible has to be in place from the start. Requirements are set at the state level and change periodically, so confirm the current rules with your state board of professional engineers before you enroll in any program.
Often yes. Programs built for working adults deliver coursework online or in the evenings, though any required labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience are completed in person. Confirm that the program's accreditation satisfies your state board of professional engineers.
Among New Jersey metro areas with published data, Trenton reports the highest median at $101,090 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
On pay, the state median of $104,660 sits above the national $100,840 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A location quotient of 0.68 means the occupation is less concentrated here than in the average state. Weigh that against cost of living and how concentrated the work is near where you actually want to live.
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