Civil Engineering Degree

The civil engineering program at Merrimack College prepares students for careers with the private industry, consulting firms, and government agencies. The program focuses on applying mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation. Program courses include: engineering communication, civil engineering measurements, environmental engineering, reinforced concrete design, steel design, project design and construction management, fluid mechanics, and environmental safety measures. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer civil engineering degrees.

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Merrimack College (Merrimack)

One Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton, MA

Merrimack College is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in North Andover, MA, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Merrimac.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Merrimac has an acceptance rate of 88 percent of which only 18 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $36,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their costs. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Merrimack College Warriors participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students Enrolled in the Civil Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Merrimack has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Civil Engineers

Description

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, civil engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.4% from 2014 to 2024

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).