Civil Engineering Program

From the conceptualization of affordable housing that promises a roof for every head to the meticulous design of bridges, roads, and airports that stitch communities closer together, civil engineers play a pivotal role. Their expertise even reaches beyond our planet, contributing to monumental projects like the International Space Station. Through their innovative designs and solutions, civil engineers bring the universe closer, one project at a time.

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Civil Engineers Advance Civilization

Bachelor's Program - The School of Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering offers undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Environmental Engineering. Our Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Graduate Program - Balancing formal classroom instruction and real-world experiences and research, our graduate programs are carefully tailored to each student’s academic and professional goals. Our master’s and doctoral graduates enjoy excellent employment opportunities and are recruited worldwide.

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Classroom lectures connected with laboratory experience. Work on a major, real-world and challenging capstone design project before graduation, under the supervision of leading Professional Engineers from industry. That's your senior thesis!

Be a part of several professional organizations and design teams; steel bridge, concrete canoe, geo-wall, Engineers Without Boarders, etc.

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    Be a part of several professional organizations and design teams; steel bridge, concrete canoe, geo-wall, Engineers Without Boarders, etc.

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    Many rewarding careers in a wide range of public and private sectors with decent perks. Median Salary for Civil Engineer - $87,060 and for Environmental Engineers - $88,860*. (As per US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

    *Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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