96%Outcomes
of the undergraduate Class of 2019 secured jobs or graduate school admissions within six months of graduation.
Civil Engineering Bachelor's Degree
Learn the versatile skill set needed to build a successful career in civil engineering.
Civil Engineering at Stevens
Civil engineering is one of the most visible technical fields that draws on aspects of physics, mathematics, project management, and many other areas. In addition to planning, designing and supervising the construction of public facilities — skyscrapers, roads, bridges, ports, irrigation systems and more — civil engineers are also involved in business, managing natural resources, addressing climate hazards, and modern societal challenges of all kinds.
At Stevens, students pursue a broad-based curriculum that provides a firm foundation in engineering, as well as substantial experience in the humanities and business engineering management. Within the sequence of civil engineering courses, students have the flexibility to focus in structural, geotechnical, water resources, environmental engineering, and construction management. Students thoroughly explore mechanics, and develop a strong foundation in science, mathematics and computation.Students also receive hands-on, industry experience through senior design projects, co-ops, and study abroad programs.
Studying in the heart of the tri-state area, students are surrounded by modern marvels of civil engineering, as well as some of the top firms in the field. Partnerships with industrial firms, engineering consulting firms and construction contractors in the public and private sector, as well as various government agencies, offer an array of opportunities to connect with the real-world of civil engineering.
The Bachelor of Engineering program in civil engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. Enrollment and Graduation Data
By the Numbers
$76,400Salary
The average starting salary for the Class of 2019
Top 20
For the best 20-year return on investment for graduates, 2020 PayScale College ROI Report.
2nd in Nation
Colleges with the Smallest Gender Gap in Earnings from Graduates, Forbes 2018
11thin Nation
Awarded for "Best Career Placement" from The Princeton Review’s "The Best Value Colleges," 2020
12thin Nation
for the highest mid-career salaries. (2020-21 PayScale College Salary Report)
Top 15
for Internships in The Princeton Review's "The Best Value Colleges," 2020
Top 50
Named in The Princeton Review’s 2017 "Colleges That Create Futures: 50 Schools That Launch Careers By Going Beyond the Classroom."
Top 5
Ranked 5th in Financial Advisor's "10 Colleges That Offer Students Best Bang For The Buck," 2018
#1School
Top school in the state by salary potential as rated by PayScale in 2020.
What Students Are Saying
I desired a school where I could engage with my professors at a higher level and be more than just a number in the classroom.
I was impressed by the student to faculty ratio at Stevens and hoped it would be an environment where I could work with my professors and grow in knowledge and connections (I was not disappointed).
Gabriella Romano, Civil Engineering Graduate '19
Stevens Civil Engineering Professors have amazing connections with companies in the New York metro area.
The senior design advisor organizes fantastic guest-speakers for her classes and is extremely helpful in bridging connections between current students and alumni who work in the industry.
Gabriella Romano, Civil Engineering Graduate '19
Real World Experience
Stevens undergraduate programs give students the opportunity to learn by doing with hands-on and real world education around building engineering solutions, applying for patents, and becoming an entrepreneur.
Co-op & Internships
Stevens offers all undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue co-op programs and internships.
Capstone Projects
Students begin using their engineering knowledge to apply projects to real world problems during their senior design capstone.
Innovation Expo
The senior design capstone culminates with Stevens' annual Innovation Expo, where seniors show and pitch their engineering projects and business ideas.
Entrepreneurship
Stevens' focus on entrepreneurial thinking stretches beyond the classroom through programs that help innovators turn technology into game-changing businesses.