Bachelor [Civil Engineering] From Marquette University

Increase your marketability

Though you can major in general civil engineering, you may also specialize in the areas of environmental and water resources, structural engineering, construction management, transportation, and urban engineering all fields projected to experience continued growth in the coming decade.

Structural specialist and environmental experts

As a civil engineering major, you'll get hands-on experience with the tools and materials of your craft in our seven labs: structures, environmental, asphalt, concrete, hydraulics, computer modeling and soil mechanics.

Thinking about architecture?

Consider the civil engineering major. There are some similarities between the professions and a key difference the job market for civil engineers is much healthier. (Many civil engineers, in support of their profession, will tell you it's their expertise in materials use that enables architects' ideas to work.)

Build better buildings

With a specialization in structural engineering and course work in computerized structural analysis and design, you can find ways to solve the mysteries of structural failures and to construct buildings, bridges and dams that pass the test of time.

Clean up the planet

Specialize in environmental and water resources to learn the fundamentals of designing systems for water resources and supply, wastewater treatment and disposal, air pollution control, and solid and hazardous waste management. You'll be well-prepared for a hot job market.