Civil Engineering Academy vs Testmasters for PE Civil
Both are PE Civil courses, priced differently. Civil Engineering Academy charges $1,397 per PE Civil exam course, with 400+ video problems and an 80-question CBT simulator; Testmasters charges $1,499 for its online course, which it says covers all five PE Civil exams, with 120 days of access and a free-repeat guarantee.
Testmasters price and guarantee from its course page, coverage and hours from its comparison page; Civil Engineering Academy as on its review. Checked October 11-12, 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| Civil Engineering Academy | Testmasters | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,397 per Civil exam course | $1,499 (online) |
| Civil exams covered | One per course | All five (per Testmasters) |
| Format | Self-paced video problems | Lectures and timed workshops (77+ hours, per Testmasters) |
| Practice | 400+ video problems; 80-question CBT simulator | Workshops and course materials |
| Access | See provider | 120 days |
| Guarantee | Not confirmed | Free repeat (full attendance) |
Choose Civil Engineering Academy if
- You know which Civil exam you’re taking and like learning by worked video problems.
Choose Testmasters if
- You want a guarantee and lecture-style teaching, or haven’t settled on a Civil exam.
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