Civil engineering encompasses a wide range of sub-disciplines, including structural engineering, environmental engineering, hydraulic engineering, transportation engineering, surveying, construction management, geotechnical engineering and others.
There are few degrees that offer such a wide range of opportunities in one field of study. The bachelor’s in Civil Engineering can start your career in this important field, or serve as a good foundation for any other career (e.g., law, science, public policy, environmental protection, government, etc.) that requires strong problem-solving skills, quantitative proficiency, and practice working in multidisciplinary teams to complete complex projects. For more information on the program or admission.
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Students have many hands-on research opportunities, such as railway engineering, improvements to plastic pipe strength and recyclability, the removal of harmful pollutants from drinking water using recycled activated carbon, the use of ground penetrating radar for detection and analysis of underground tunnels and analysis of flooding of communities adjacent to rivers.
Most students complete a paid summer internship to gain practical experience and earn money. The State Departments of Transportation (e.g., WVDOT, ODOT, etc.), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, highway construction companies and engineering design firms offer excellent opportunities. Some students have also completed summer internships at federal agencies, like NASA, the Federal Highways Administration and the U.S. Navy.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for civil engineers was $88,570 in May 2020. Across the salary range for civil engineers, the lowest 10 percent earned less than $56,160, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $144,810.
The Department of Civil Engineering at Marshall University offers an accelerated path for students in the B.S. in Civil Engineering degree program and B.S. in Engineering (Civil Engineering emphasis) degree program to:
Civil and Environmental Engineering, M.S.
Engineering Management, M.S.E.
Undergraduates accepted to an Accelerated Master’s Degree (AMD) program can begin taking graduate coursework while still in the B.S. program. These graduate credits can be taken in their senior year up to a maximum of 12 hours in place of electives. AMD will facilitate an easy and fast transition into the graduate program.
We encourage qualified undergraduates to consider doing an accelerated master’s degree. Please meet your advisor to see if you qualify for the program, and discuss course planning options.
Advantages of an Accelerated Degree
- complete the Bachelor’s degree with up to 12 fewer credit hours, (must meet all other degree requirements for the Bachelor’s degree);
- begin work on the master’s degree during the senior year;
- complete up to 12 graduate credits at undergraduate tuition rates;
- earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in less time.
Eligibility Requirements for the Accelerated Master’s Degree Program
- must have completed at least 90 hours toward the Bachelor’s degree before beginning the AMD;
- must have at least a 3.30 overall undergraduate GPA, and at least 3.30 GPA in the major;
- must submit AMD Plan of Study form.
How to Apply
- During the junior or senior year, eligible students should meet with their Undergraduate Advisor and the Chair/Director of the chosen Master’s degree program to develop an AMD Plan of Study. This form is available from this Link. The completed, signed, and approved Plan of Study must be submitted to the Graduate College. Any changes to the AMD Plan of Study must be approved by the Undergraduate Advisor and Chair/Director of Graduate Studies.
- The student’s acceptance into the AMD program is subject to the approval of the Plan of Study by the Dean of the Graduate College.
- Students accepted into the AMD program should apply for admission to the chosen Master’s degree program for the first semester after the Bachelor’s degree is awarded. Applications should be submitted during the last semester of the senior year.
- Building Control Surveyor
- CAD Technician
- Consulting Civil Engineer
- Contracting Civil Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Estimator
- Nuclear Engineer
- Site Engineer
Requirements
- Meet Marshall University admission requirements
- Admission to the B.S.C.E. Engineering program requires a minimum composite ACT score of 21 with a math score of 24, or a minimum SAT composite of 750 with a SAT MATH section score of 580.
For those needing to complete some requirements first, there is Pre-Engineering. Requirements for Pre-Engineering are a minimum composite ACT score of 19 with a math score of 19-23, or a minimum SAT composite of 700 with a SAT MATH section score of 500-560. Students who are admitted to the Pre-engineering program generally will require an additional calendar year to complete the requirements for the B.S.E. degree. Transfer students must have completed MTH 127/130 College Algebra and MTH 132 Pre-Calculus to be admitted to pre-engineering.