What is civil engineering?
Civil engineering is the profession that makes civilization possible. Projects can shape where we live, work, and play, impacting many lives. The Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is committed to preparing you to become future professional leaders.
What do civil engineers do?
Civil engineers design and construct infrastructure, develop safer materials, and implement energy efficiency and urban renewal projects. They build the future and shape our world by being civic-minded problem solvers.
Where do civil engineers work?
A bachelor's degree in civil engineering opens opportunities in private industry, consulting firms, and government agencies. Your work environment could be a design office or a construction site.
Why study civil engineering at Texas A&M?
The department offers nine specializations, including structural engineering, transportation engineering, water resources engineering, and a general civil engineering program.
Our wide-ranging programs are designed to give you the skills and tools you need to thrive in today’s ever-changing and competitive workforce. Aggie civil engineers are in high demand across all sectors of the civil engineering industry, whether public or private. This dedication to academic excellence makes our civil engineering program one of the most well-known and esteemed in the country.
Degrees Offered
- BS - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- MS - Master of Science in Civil Engineering
- MEng - Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering