Engineering the Future
At CCEE, you won’t just learn about engineering — you'll master the systems that move society forward. We design and deliver solutions that shape everyday life.
Where Big Ideas Get To Work
Our world is constantly in motion, and it takes bold thinkers to keep it moving safely, sustainably and efficiently. The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering transforms today’s bold thinkers into tomorrow’s engineering leaders through hands-on experience and deep industry connections.
We’re a close-knit community with a reach that extends across our state and around the world. Whether you dream of designing more resilient cities, managing multimillion-dollar construction projects or ensuring safer drinking water for your community, CCEE gives you the ultimate entry point into a durable, high-impact career.
89% Fundamentals of Engineering First-Time Pass Rate
Above national average first-time pass rates of roughly 68-70%
First Accredited Undergrad Construction Engineering Program Nationally
Established in 1954.
Top 25 Undergrad Civil Engineering Program
U.S. News and World Report 2026
Top 15 Undergrad Environmental Engineering Program
U.S. News and World Report 2026
A Trusted Partner for Industry
“I can do so many different things with this degree. I can teach, work at a firm, go work in government, eventually run my own company. I like that I have options — and that I’ll always have a job.”
Recent CCEE Graduate
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