Academics
Your engineering journey starts here and can take you anywhere.
Eight Degrees. Infinite Directions.
At CCEE, you’ll learn by doing, collaborate with purpose and design solutions that shape everyday life. We give you the tools, mentorship and flexibility to build a future that matches your goals.
In our labs, you’ll build, test and problem-solve with modern tools and real data. In classrooms and fieldwork, you’ll work in teams — the way engineers do in the real world.
Our engineering disciplines have the highest employment rates across all engineering fields, with graduates among the most employable in their fields, launching stable, high-demand careers. They design transportation systems, innovate in environmental protection, lead construction projects, influence policy and solve global challenges.
Why Students Choose CCEE
- Strong national rankings in civil and environmental engineering
- 80%+ participate in paid internships or co-ops
- 90%+ FE exam pass rate (well above national averages)
- Faculty who invest personally in your success
- Access to cutting-edge labs in Fitts-Woolard Hall
- A network with global reach and deep North Carolina roots
- Programs designed for flexibility, exploration and personalized direction
#13 for Environmental Engineering
for undergraduate programs in the U.S.
90% of CCEE grads
are employed or continuing their education upon graduation.
#16 in Civil Engineering
for undergraduate students in the U.S.
Explore Our Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
Our three undergraduate degrees prepare you with the skills and knowledge you need to become an engineer. Each degree has its own specialized focus to immerse you in the area that interests you most. An accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Program (ABM) is an option for undergraduates who excel academically.
Jumpstart your journey at ccee
Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Program (ABM)
“I can do so many different things with this degree. I can teach, work at a firm or in government, and eventually run my own company. I like that I have options — and that I’ll always have a job.”
– Undergraduate student
Graduate Programs
We offer 5 advanced degrees in the areas of civil engineering and environmental engineering across multiple focus areas:
- The MSCE and MSENE degrees require a thesis and are designed for graduate students pursuing advanced research.
- The MCE and MENE are non-thesis master’s degrees that can be completed online and are designed to prepare students for professional engineering careers.
- The doctoral program includes in-depth research, a written dissertation and a year-long residency.
Specialization areas for master’s degrees in civil engineering
- Computing and Systems
- Construction Engineering
- Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
- Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Mechanics and Materials
- Structural Engineering and Mechanics
- Transportation Materials and Systems
Specialization areas for master’s degrees in environmental engineering
- Environmental, Water Resources, and Coastal Engineering
- Air Pollution Engineering
- Coastal Engineering
- Energy Systems Analysis
- Environmental Process Engineering
- Modeling and Systems Analysis
- Water Resources Engineering
Graduate study transforms strong engineers into strategic ones. At CCEE, that transformation is accelerated through specialized expertise, meaningful research and faculty who deliver what students value most: strong one-on-one mentorship and real industry connections. You’ll sharpen your technical edge, expand your career options and gain the confidence to take on problems others aren’t equipped to solve. This is where ambitious engineers elevate their path and shape the future they’re ready to build.
Distance Learning (ABM)
