Academics: Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Degrees at NC State

Everything you'll need to become a successful engineer.

Academics

Our degrees: Bachelor Master Ph.D.

	Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering	Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering & Management	Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
Program and Career Focus	Civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate and maintain public infrastructure, such as buildings, dams, bridges, harbors, power facilities, pollution control facilities, water supply, and transportation systems.	Construction engineers develop construction and management processes that produce better living and working environments for individuals and the public.	Environmental engineers analyze the impact of human activity on the environment and develop solutions for solid waste management, air pollution, water quality, water supply, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste, and public hygiene.
Curriculum	Plan of Study (CE) General Education Requirements Specializations: Geotechnical, Structures, Transportation, Water Resources and Environmental Matriculated before July '09? Use this plan of study. CE Electives Program Educational Objectives	Plan of Study (CEM-G) Plan of Study (CEM-M) General Education Requirements Matriculated before July '09? Use this plan of study. Program Educational Objectives	Plan of Study (ENE) General Education Requirements Matriculated before July '09? Use this plan of study. Program Educational Objectives
Matriculation Officially declaring your engineering major	Once you have completed the 7 required courses: Apply for Matriculation into your engineering discipline.
Total Credits Needed	126 credits	127 credits	127 credits
Average Starting Salary Data provided by the NACE Salary Survey, Fall 2010	$57,231 Annually	$57,231 Annually	$58,392 Annually
Students Enrolled	674	105	150
How to Apply	Apply to NC State

Going Beyond the Degree

Join a Student Organization

Get involved in department organizations to learn more, meet people and have fun. There are more than 50 engineering student organizations to choose from in the college.

Get an Advanced Degree Online

Your job may take you away from campus, but you can still get your Master's degree. Look at the MCE and MENE degrees offered by Engineering Online.

Plan Your Career

Co-op programs give you work experience while pursuing your degree. Our nationally recognized Engineering Career Fair gets you hired.

Become a Global Engineer

Engineer without borders! Take advantage of study abroad and international degree programs in engineering. Learn other languages and cultures to expand your career horizons.

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The Professional Engineer (PE) license is the engineering profession's highest standard of achievement and assurance of quality. Learn how to get your PE.