Civil Engineering Degree

The civil engineering program at United States Air Force Academy 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 Colorado colleges that offer civil engineering degrees.

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United States Air Force Academy

2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800, USAF Academy, CO

United States Air Force Academy is a public institution located in USAFA, CO and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. United States Air Force Academy has an annual student enrollment of around 4,600.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to United States Air Force Academy earn an SAT score within the range of 1220 - 1390, or an ACT composite score between 28 - 32. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 10% of applicants being admitted per year. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Athletic programs are available at United States Air Force Academy through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports.

Students who would like to learn more about this school can check out their website at http://www.usafa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Civil Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. United States Air Force Academy offers a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering.

Students by Gender (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Colorado Springs, CO
  • Total Employment: 450
  • Average Hourly Rate: $77.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $161240

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

Salary & Wages

• Colorado Springs, CO
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $84270

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).