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Would you like to shape the cities, facilities and systems of the future?

Do you want to design new buildings or roads and bridges? Or maybe you’re interested in providing safe and clean water and power systems. If you’re ready to take new scientific discoveries and put them to practical use in building and improving our nation’s critical infrastructure, then you should consider a major in civil engineering.

We offer a wide-ranging civil engineering degree that will prepare you to be a practice-ready engineer as soon as you graduate. You can tailor your degree plan to fit your interests, and you will also gain practical experience in our state-of-the-art labs, in field classes and through internships with local engineering firms.

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B.S.C.E. program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/, under the General Criteria and the Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.

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What Can You Do With a Degree in Civil Engineering?

Start your career as soon as you graduate. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment for civil engineers is expected to grow by over 20,000 jobs by 2031, with a median annual salary of $88,000.

Our graduates can expect to find career opportunities in the energy industry, surveying, geotechnical engineering, construction and land development, transportation systems, water resources, structural engineering and similar fields.

  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “I got offered a job the week I graduated. The faculty prepare you for what the job looks like. It’s not just getting an education. This is real – what you’re doing in school is how you’d design in the field. I know that mentality got me the job I have today.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Ty Lee</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “I only applied to one college, was accepted, and graduated ASU with a degree in applied physics. I’m proud to tell people that ASU now has a great engineering program.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Travis Barnett</strong>, CEO, Centerline Engineering & Consulting, Class of 2012</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “When our students leave here, the sky’s the limit, whether they want to go directly into the workforce or pursue their master’s degree. They should be confident in their abilities and their future. ”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Dr. William Kitch</strong>, Department Chair, David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The focus is on you as a student.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Deyton Riddle</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The focus is on you as a student. It’s not going to be, ‘the faculty is worried about their research.’ It’s going to be, ‘how can I prepare this student, not only to become successful, but to ready them for the workplace and work on a team to come up with the best solution possible for whatever project they’re working on?’”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Deyton Riddle</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The engineering department is committed to graduating practice-ready engineers who have been given every opportunity to practice their technical training and develop the broader skills needed to apply that training in the workplace.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Caleb Miller</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “I am happy to receive an engineering degree from Angelo State.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Ty Lee</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “By the time I graduated, I was already working in my chosen field as a civil engineer and had received an offer to stay on with the company after graduation.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Caleb Miller</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The engineering program serves to meet a real need in the West Texas community.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Caleb Miller</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The goal of the department to make ‘practice-ready engineers’ has made a huge impact on my perception and knowledge of engineering.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Ty Lee</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The faculty have really prepared us. I feel prepared, not only to become a successful engineer, but to be ready for the workplace and to work on a team to come up with the best solution for our infrastructure.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Deyton Riddle</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The program is great. You can choose from different specialties, like structural classes, or you can also focus on water design, to name a few. We are prepared for our future jobs.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Luis Lozano</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
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Why Earn My Civil Engineering Degree at Angelo State?

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Dynamic Facilities

You’ll spend a lot of time in our Hunter Strain Engineering Labs. This $4.5 million, 8,000-square-foot facility houses several labs essential to a strong civil engineering program, including the Hydraulics Lab, Geotechnical Lab and Construction Materials Lab. They are all stocked with the latest in high-tech engineering equipment for hands-on learning and research.

Two Angelo State engineering students woking on a water machine for a lab

RAMgineers Lead the Way!

Our RAMgineers student organization will provide you with multiple networking and professional development opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to compete against teams from other schools in state and national civil engineering and surveying competitions. Ever tried concrete bowling? Here’s your chance! We also have a chapter of the Society for Women Engineers.

Angelo State Civil Engineering students talking to their professor

Industry Advisory Council

This group of leading professionals from local, military and state-wide engineering firms helps keep our program on the cutting edge, visits with our students in classes and labs, and guides field trips to working engineering projects. They also provide paid internship opportunities. You’ll get a first-hand look at professional engineers at work.

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    Challenge Yourself

    Take your education to the next level in the ASU Honors Program. Through special courses, cultural events, research and community engagement, we’ll help you transform your intellectual and personal talents into marketable skills for your future. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in prestigious internships, fellowships and other programs to reach your full potential.

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