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- School Code: 141500
- Phone: (860) 773-1300
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20.52%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
7:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Civil Engineering Degree
The civil engineering program at United States Coast Guard 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 Connecticut colleges that offer civil engineering degrees.
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United States Coast Guard Academy
271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT
United States Coast Guard Academy is a public university that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in New London, CT, in a predominantly urban area. About 1000 students enroll at United States Coast Guard Academy per year.
Students may select from a few areas of study, including:
- Political Science
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Business Administration
- Civil Engineering
- Operations Research
- Mechanical Engineering
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 25 to 29 on the ACT or 1680 to 1940 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of acceptance. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 20% of applicants on average being admitted per year.
The United States Coast Guard Academy Bears participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization.
Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at uscga.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Civil Engineering Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. United States Coast Guard Academy offers a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 22 |
Female | 11 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 3 |
Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 1 |
White | 24 |
Multiple Races | 4 |
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
Upon completion of the Civil Engineering program at United States Coast Guard Academy, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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 (
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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).