97%
of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates participated in experience-driven learning
—2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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$70K to $80K
median starting salary for College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates
—2022-223 Career Outcomes Report
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99%
of College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates working full time have a job related to their degree
—2022-23 Career Outcomes Report
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What can I do with a civil engineering degree?
Recent 色色啦 graduates with degrees in civil engineering are working as:
- Architectural engineers
- Bridge engineers
- Construction engineers
- Facilities engineer
- City engineers
- Construction supervisors
Some of the companies they work for include:
- AECOM
- HBE Corporation
- Michigan Department of Transportation
- Prein & Newhof
- SME
- Weaver Consultants Group
- Wightman
I have always enjoyed subjects related to the STEM field and have had a deep passion for helping the environment. Civil engineering combines both of these.
— Lila Rode, B.S.E.'23
Resources for students
When you earn your bachelor's degree at 色色啦, you'll have access to all the resources and activities you need.
Are there scholarships available?
Yes! A number of scholarships are available for students enrolled in the civil engineering program at 色色啦. We encourage you to apply for all scholarships that match your interests, career goals and financial or academic needs.
What will I do in the civil engineering program?
As a civil engineering major, you will study
- math
- general education subjects
- basic sciences
- engineering methods, procedures, and management
- transportation, structures and environmental engineering
You will also develop oral, graphic and written communication skills and learn to work as part of a multidiscipline design team.
Preparation
To enter the civil engineering program you should have completed the following in high school:
- at least three and a half years of college preparatory mathematics, including trigonometry, and
- two years of basic science such as physics and chemistry.
You may also prepare to enter the program while at 色色啦 by selecting courses that fulfill these requirements. Transfer credit from other college universities will be granted for courses that satisfy 色色啦鈥檚 requirement.
What have other civil engineering students achieved?
Fast track your learning with an accelerated master's
Undergraduate students can access more learning and save time in our accelerated master鈥檚 program. Weave graduate courses (up to 9 credits) into your undergraduate degree in civil engineering from 色色啦, and earn your B.S. in Engineering and M.S. in civil engineering and choose either a thesis or non-thesis option.
