Civil Engineering

Why study Civil Engineering at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ?

 

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“ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ gave me realistic opportunities to combine two of my longest dreams: to be an engineer and live in Interior ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. CEM gave me the unique tools to think and do creatively in such a vast and challenging setting. â€

Cameron Wohlford
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Civil Engineering Alumnus, Director of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Division of Design & Construction, 2018 CEM Outstanding Alumnus

100% Job Placement

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ has a 100% job placement for civil engineering graduates. With a civil engineering degree from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, you’ll be in high demand by ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ employers, including government entities, designers, and contractors.

Hands-on program

Take what you’ve learned in the classroom and practice it in the field through research, internships, student competitions, and field practicums. You could even compete nationally as part of our award-winning Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoe teams, which are supported by our student chapters of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Associated General Contractors (AGC).

Research Opportunities

You’ll collaborate and receive mentorship from professors who offer expertise in all civil engineering specialties. Our expertise in design and construction in Arctic conditions is the strongest in the nation. You have access to

Scholarships

As a civil engineering student, you'll have an abundance of scholarship opportunities available to you.

Program Offerings

Undergraduate

B.S. Civil Engineering

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Graduate

M.S. Civil Engineering

Concentrations:

  • Transportation
  • Structural Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Water Resources
  • Arctic Engineering
  • Design and Construction Management

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Ph.D. Engineering

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Multidisciplinary

The Department of Civil, Geological, and Environmental Engineering also houses students seeking M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in Earth System Science with a concentration in hydrology.  The Earth System Science program is administered by a multidisciplinary committee spanning several academic units. 

Need more information on our graduate programs?
  Contact the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering