Civil Engineering, BSCE
Working with problems that directly affect the health and economic vitality of people and communities, civil engineers contribute their expertise to such problems as:
- Waste disposal
- Environmental pollution
- Transportation systems
- Design
- Water resource development
- Design, construction, and rehabilitation of constructed facilities
We offer degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Our faculty conduct novel and high-impact research in a number of areas, with several taking the discipline to new levels by incorporating biology and microbiology into their research. Our students incorporate up-and-coming sciences as well as other types of engineering courses into their plans of study.
Your Degree Plan
Introduction to Transportation Engineering
CE 332
Integrated transportation systems from the standpoint of assembly, haul, and distribution means. Analysis of transport equipment and traveled way. Power requirements, speed, stopping, capacity, economics, and route location. Future technological developments and innovations.
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
CE 347
Introduction to physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of waters and wastewaters, and fundamental principles of water and wastewater treatment including hands-on laboratory exercises.
Introductory Soil Mechanics
CE 351
Introduction to geotechnical engineering, fundamental soil properties, classification of soils, soil compaction, permeability, compressibility, and consolidation of soils, shear strength, lateral earth pressures.
Structural Analysis 1
CE 361
Stability, determinacy, and equilibrium of structures; shear and bending moment diagrams of determinate and indeterminate beams and frames; analysis of trusses; displacement of planar structures by geometric and energy methods.
Construction Engineering
CE 414
Introduce student to the role of the civil engineer in the construction process, including critical path analysis, productivity estimation, equipment capability and selection.
Civil and Mining Engineering Dual Degree
You can simultaneously complete degrees in Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering.
Accelerated BS/MS in Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering offers the option to complete bachelor’s and master’s degrees in an accelerated time frame.
Honors
Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.
The WVU Difference
What sets this program apart?
- Opportunities to present and exchange ideas with peers at regional and national levels.
- Competitions showcase student work.
- Summer internships and research opportunities.
- Study abroad programs.
- Opportunities to work with faculty on interdisciplinary research projects.
- State-of-the-art undergraduate laboratories and computing facilities.
- The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
- Many BSCE undergraduates have won meritorious scholarships.
Learn by Doing
Get involved outside the classroom.
- Research opportunities throughout the academic year and summer.
- Steel bridge and concrete canoe competitions.
View all of the student organizations you can join.
Before graduating, all undergraduates in this major complete an academic project (or “capstone”) to demonstrate their research, communication, and critical thinking skills. Compilation of capstone project titles in recent years:
- Anaerobic Digester Design.
- Intersection and Mass Transit Improvements for WVU Campuses.
- Planning, Design, and Financial Analysis of a Hotel Building near the Evansdale Campus.
- Planning, Design, and Financial Analysis of a Student Dormitory Building on the Evansdale Campus.
- Planning, Design, and Financial Analysis of the Connector Building and Pedestrian Bridge on the Evansdale Campus.
- Sustainable Retrofit of Mountaineer Station.
- WVU Green Energy Infrastructure Design and Development.
Careers and Outcomes
How does this degree prepare students for a career?
Construction Managers
Has a Bright Outlook
Median Salary: $106,980
Possible Job Titles: Concrete Foreman, Construction Area Manager, Construction Manager, Construction Superintendent
Civil Engineers
Has a Bright Outlook
Median Salary: $99,590
Possible Job Titles: Civil Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Structural Engineer
Transportation Engineers
Has a Bright Outlook
Median Salary: $99,590
Possible Job Titles: Engineer Project Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Transportation Engineer
Sales Engineers
Has a Bright Outlook
Median Salary: $121,520
Possible Job Titles: Business Development Engineer, Product Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Marketing Engineer
Where our graduates work
- Industry
- Government
- Consulting
- Management
- Teaching
- Research
- Sales
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Civil Engineering major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.
Engineering Requirements
You must meet the following requirements:
- High School GPA: 2.5
- ACT Math: 22
- SAT Math: 540
Engineering Requirements for Test Optional Students
You must meet the following requirements:
- High School GPA: 3.0
Requirements for Engineering Technology
You must meet the following requirements:
- High School GPA: 2.5
Tuition and Aid
How much does Civil Engineering at WVU cost? And how can you save?
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.
Ways to Save
Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.
Financial Aid
The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Civil Engineering, BSCE is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
Start at Another WVU Campus
You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.
Transfer Articulation Agreements
To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.
Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.
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