Civil Engineers
Education
Engineers typically enter the occupation with a bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty, but some basic research positions may require a graduate degree. Engineers offering their services directly to the public must be licensed. Continuing education to keep current with rapidly changing technology is important for engineers.
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Civil Engineering, General. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $15,629.00 per year
Construction Engineering. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $13,908.00 per year
Civil Engineering, Other. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $21,236.00 per year
Structural Engineering. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $23,602.00 per year
Transportation and Highway Engineering. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $27,207.00 per year
Water Resources Engineering. - More About This Major
Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. - More About This Major
Military Training
No initial job training is provided to officers in this occupation. However, advanced courses are offered to support medical service and environmental control building programs.
Certifications or Licenses
All 50 states and the District of Columbia require licensure for engineers who offer their services directly to the public. Engineers who are licensed are called professional engineers (PEs). This...
General Qualifications
Engineers should be creative, inquisitive, analytical and detail oriented. They should be able to work as part of a team and to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Communication abilitie...
Knowledge
- Engineering and Technology
- Design
- Building and Construction
- Mathematics
- English Language
Most Common Education Levels
The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.
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