Civil Engineering Degree

The civil engineering program at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico – Orlando Campus 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 Florida colleges that offer civil engineering degrees.

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico – Orlando Campus

8180 N.W. 36 St., Suite 401, Miami, FL

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico - Orlando Campus is located in Orlando, FL and is a nonprofit private institution that provides opportunities for students to meet their educational goals. The school enrolls 200 students yearly, allowing for greater access to faculty.

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

• Civil Engineering
• Business Administration
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting all students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found at pupr.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $12,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.pupr.edu/.

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).