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Career Opportunities for every student!
Meet the rising demand for well-trained civil engineering professionals and pursue a rewarding career in industry with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Gain hands-on experience, develop your technical skills and network with other scholars across the country.
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What Can I Do With This Degree?
The following statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor:
Possible Careers
- Civil Engineer
- Construction Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Transportation Engineer
- Water Resources Engineer
Projected New Jobs
- 17% job growth from 2022-2030.
- In Idaho, the state employs more than 2,000 civil engineers, with roughly 350 job openings per year.
Median Salary
- $95,890 per year or $46.10 per hour.
Civil Engineering Degree Outcomes:
The Department of Civil Engineering prepares engineers who embrace critical thinking and innovation to enhance societal and environmental welfare.
Our courses are taught by industry experts who bring examples and connections from industry experience and realistic expectations from the workforce.
You will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
Fundamentals
Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
Teamwork
Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
Ethics
Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
Stakeholder Relations
Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
Data Forward
Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
Analysis and Evaluation
Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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