Do you ever wonder who is responsible for building the bridges we walk over, roads we drive on, and buildings that serve our communities? The answer is civil engineers.
Our Civil Engineering Degree Completion program prepares you to design and maintain the civil infrastructure that shapes our community. You’ll receive comprehensive training that prepares you to plan complex construction projects vital to your community’s health and safety.
What is Civil Engineering?
Simply put, civil engineers are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining various forms of infrastructure. Upon graduation, our program will prepare you to:
- Apply civil engineering principles to solve complex problems
- Apply engineering design to produce sustainable solutions
- Explain complex engineering concepts to a range of audiences
What Jobs Can I Get With a Degree in Civil Engineering?
As a civil engineer, you’re able to work in a plethora of industries, both in the private and public sectors. Some of the sectors our graduates can find employment in are:
- Construction
- Engineering
- Civil infrastructure
- Water resource management
- Public utilities and transportation
- Research
- Academia
Within these industries, you can find countless different jobs. Here are some of the top careers for civil engineering graduates.
Structural Engineer
Structural engineers are responsible for planning infrastructure layouts for architects and construction managers. By understanding system materials, you’ll get to make recommendations for ideal material and structure design and support. The average annual salary for this position is $83,745.
Consulting Engineer
As a consulting engineer, you improve the performance of buildings and structures. You’ll get to assist with the design framework and advise on weaknesses and limitations to create innovative design strategies. The average annual salary for this position is $86,284.
Nuclear Engineer
Directing the operations of nuclear power plants to ensure they comply with safety standards is your primary duty as a nuclear engineer. You’ll get to analyze nuclear accidents to make recommendations and write instructions for plant operations and the proper disposal of nuclear waste. The average annual salary for this position is $90,390.
Planning Engineer
Planning engineers create project plans and dictate proper engineering techniques. You’ll get to set target dates, monitor progress, and collaborate with team members to direct workloads and manage expectations. The average annual salary for this position is $92,105.
City Engineer
As a city engineer, your primary duty is to build new structures and repair aging infrastructure while adhering to timeline and budget requirements. The average annual salary for this position is $96,164.
Why SDSU Global Campus?
You can earn your degree in civil engineering in as short as 2.5 years while staying on top of all your other obligations. As a hybrid program, you can enjoy the human aspects of in-person interactions and the comfort of doing work from your own home. You’ll get to take classes in a variety of subjects that focus on subjects like:
- Aerospace engineering
- Construction engineering
- Civil engineering
- Environmental engineering
With SDSU ranked as one of the top 15 California schools for engineering, our program will prepare you for a rewarding career.
