University of Evansville
BSc in Civil Engineering

Evansville, USA

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

4 up to

5 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Jan 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering focuses on the principles of design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure. The program covers key topics such as structural, environmental, and geotechnical engineering over a typical duration of three years. Students will gain practical skills through hands-on projects and industry partnerships, equipping them for future challenges in the field.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including construction, urban planning, and environmental engineering. Potential job titles include civil engineer, project manager, and environmental consultant, offering opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape communities.

Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that is dedicated to improving the quality of life through sustainable design and construction. Community, societal, and environmental needs are met through the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public works and private facilities.

Civil engineers apply their technical knowledge and skills to diverse projects including:

bridges
highways
dams
buildings
airports
foundations
water management systems
environmental facilities

Civil engineering majors will have career opportunities in industry, government, and the private sector. Practice areas include design, construction, project management, consulting, research, and teaching. For the past five years, UE civil engineering graduates have an average 74 percent pass rate on the Professional Engineer's (PE) Exam, compared to the national pass rate of 56 percent.

Beyond the Classroom

Learning Through Experience

Civil engineering students at UE gain real world experience through co-op programs that not only provide experience, but also give our students a leg up for better jobs and higher salaries after graduation.

Internships

Students can benefit from semester-long, full-time professional work experiences through internships. Internship placements are set up through CE faculty or the Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education.

Co-op

Civil engineering majors are encouraged to participate in cooperative education (co-op) program. Students benefit by not only receiving a B.S.C.E. degree in five years, but also a minimum of three additional terms of experience as a civil engineer. About 20 percent of civil engineering students participate in the co-op program.

The real value of the co-op program is the experience that it provides. A co-op job can be a financial benefit, but the net income from one term at work does not typically cover the cost of one term in education. The co-op program gives employers an opportunity to look at a student as a prospective employee without making a commitment to long-term employment. Likewise, the co-op program gives the student a chance to look at a company and gain some experience before entering the work force.

Co-op students normally get a higher salary offer upon graduation than non co-op students. In many cases the co-op employer provides a long-term employment opportunity for the co-op student upon graduation.

The typical co-op student goes to school the first two years just as his or her fellow students. At the end of the sophomore year the student begins their co-op period and works through the summer. The student returns to school in the fall, but works in the spring. Thereafter, the student alternates between work and school.

Co-op students have a wide range of employers to choose from. Employers are located in the immediate Evansville area, in the surrounding region of Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois and at various places throughout the country. Some of the companies who have provided a co-op are listed below:

Bowen Engineering
Burns and McDonnell Engineering
CHA Consulting, Inc
City of Evansville
City of Indianapolis
CIVES Steel Company
Indiana DOT
Lochmueller Group
Morley, Inc.
Patriot Engineering
Traylor Brothers
U.S, Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Navy
Vectren Energy Delivery

Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

In accordance with the EAC-ABET accreditation criteria, the faculty and the Civil Engineering Advisory Council have established program educational objectives and student outcomes for students majoring in civil engineering at the University of Evansville. The purpose of these program education objectives is to ensure that graduates of the program are adequately prepared to enter the practice of civil engineering. Recognizing that the performance of students and graduates is an important consideration in the evaluation of an institution, a system of ongoing assessment is conducted by the faculty to continuously improve the effectiveness of the program.

“Graduates” are defined as civil engineering alumni within 3-5 years of graduation

Program Educational Objective 1: Graduates will be actively engaged in a professional career as a civil engineer or pursuing advanced study.
Program Educational Objective 2: Graduates will understand professional practice issues and demonstrate a commitment to professional licensure and continuing education.
Program Educational Objective 3: Graduates, guided by the principles of sustainable development and global interconnectedness, will understand how civil engineering projects affect society and the environment.

“Students” are defined as civil engineering students at the time of graduation from the University of Evansville

Student Outcome 1: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
Student Outcome 2: an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
Student Outcome 3: an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
Student Outcome 4: an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
Student Outcome 5: an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
Student Outcome 6: an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
Student Outcome 7: an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

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