Civil Engineering
Majoring in Civil Engineering is a first step in a rewarding career with countless opportunities. Civil engineering jobs can involve design, construction, managerial responsibilities, operations, maintenance, and much more — throughout both the public and private sectors. This meaningful work has an impact on the everyday lives of people across the globe. Roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and even water and sanitation systems rely on the expertise of civil engineers to function properly.
At York College, our bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering offers a broad-based education to prepare you for work in any aspect of civil or environmental engineering. Coursework emphasizes sustainable engineering and design practices, ensuring that graduates are ready to contribute to in-demand roles now and in the future.
Along with personalized instruction, you’ll participate in hands-on projects and three semesters of full-time work experience through York College’s Engineering Co-Op Program. As you build your resume, you’ll also have support from a group of passionate faculty who are committed to undergraduate research and education.
The Civil Engineering B.S. program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.