Civil Engineering Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Earn your civil engineering degree at one of the best civil engineering schools in the nation.

Our personalized civil engineering degree will immerse you in unique design and research projects. Participating in project-based learning will bring you new ideas for the planning, design, and construction of civil infrastructure.

Program type:: Major
Format:: On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:: 4-5 years
Credit hours:: 128

Why earn a civil engineering degree?

Application Deadlines

Fall:: Aug. 16
Spring:: Dec. 15
Summer:: May 1

Civil engineers have a direct impact on the world. They create and improve the way we move, interact and live in our communities. Civil engineering combines planning and designing in the office, with hands-on project management in the field.

With UND's Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, you'll weave teamwork, problem solving and design exercises together. You will:

Gain the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to the field of civil engineering.
Conduct experiments to prove or disprove engineering theories or designs.
Gain expertise with computer software and other innovative engineering technologies.
Develop critical thinking skills needed to excel in a changing workplace.

Combined Civil Engineering Degree

Earn your bachelor's degree and master’s degree in civil engineering in less time than it would take to get them separately. With both degrees, you’ll stand out among your peers as you begin your career. The combined program is available online or on-campus.

Civil Engineering Combined Program

On-Campus or Online Civil Engineering Degree

Earn your undergraduate degree in civil engineering from a program accredited by the ABET.
Focus on engineering design, project management, construction, contract administration, technical support and research.
Students with an academic major in the College of Engineering & Mines (CEM) have an option to live in the Engineering Living & Learning Community on campus.
Most students can complete the 128-credit program in four years.
UND is one of the most well-respected engineering colleges in the upper Midwest. We are one of the first to offer engineering degrees online.
Learn AutoCAD and Java (Programming Language). Both are important skills civil engineers need to know.

What can you do with a civil engineering degree?

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Median salary range for a civil engineer

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11%

Projected job growth for civil engineers

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Now is an ideal time to pursue a civil engineering bachelor's degree. Civil engineers are needed to manage projects to rebuild structures, bridges, highways, and upgrade levees and dams as the climate changes and the population grows.

Those with a civil engineering degree from UND can expect a range of job opportunities, including:

Engineering design and development
Construction management
Project management
Water resources
Geotechnical engineering
Structural engineering
Site development
Transportation engineering
Environmental regulation

Jobs for Graduates of Civil Engineering Colleges

UND civil engineering graduates have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

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Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc.
WSB & Associates, Inc.
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Burns & McDonnell, Inc.
CDM Smith

Civil Engineering Degree Courses

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Best Civil Engineering Schools

UND is one of the top civil engineering colleges in the nation for educational quality and affordability. Our online civil engineering program offers small class sizes and project-based work.

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Leaders in Civil Engineering

Brendan Blades began taking classes at UND to further his career as a civil engineer.

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