Civil engineer in a wet lab

Civil Engineering

#3 Undergraduate Program in the U.S.

U.S. News and World Report 2024

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LOCATION: WEST LAFAYETTE

As a civil engineer, you don’t just imagine better communities—you create them. With deep understanding of fundamentals, tackle real-world challenges such as making infrastructure more resilient, building smart cities and driving environmental sustainability. Whether you’re building bridges or restoring rivers, you’re making life safer, cleaner, and better for everyone.
 
We prepare you to tackle future challenges and serve as key stakeholders in improving our society.  With nine engineering emphasis areas in architectural, construction, environmental, geomatics, geotechnical, hydraulic & hydrologic, materials, structural, and transportation—tailor your education toward your career goals. We provide a welcoming learning environment with smaller class sizes and great advising support.
 
You will have opportunities for hands-on learning through study abroad programs, co-op placements, and internships.

Contact Info:
ceugrad@purdue.edu

2024 GRADUATE DATA
$71,147 Average Starting Salary

within 6 months of graduation

97% Average Placement Rate

in industry or graduate school

concentrations in Civil engineering

Architectural
construction
materials
Environmental
Geomatics
Geotechnical
Hydraulic and Hydrologic
Structural
Transportation and Infrastructure Systems
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top employers

kimley-horn
HNTB Corporation
Manhard Consulting, Ltd.
Transystems
AECOM
Burns & McDonnell
CDM Smith
Crawford, Murphy, & Tilly, INC.
Skanska
Vs Engineering, INC.

top industries

Engineering Services
Construction and facilities Services
Architecture and Planning
Utilities
Energy, Oil and Gas