Civil Engineering Degree

The civil engineering program at University of Wisconsin – Madison 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer civil engineering degrees.

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University of Wisconsin – Madison

500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is the main campus of the University of Wisconsin (UW) System. Its founding in 1848 was the result of a Wisconsin constitutional provision, mandating the institution of a state university within the state capital.

Situated over 900 acres, the university is home to eight different schools and colleges, offering more than 5,000 courses as well as Honors programs for outstanding students. At least 2,000 faculty members comprise the UW-Madison schools of Education, Human Ecology, Nursing, Pharmacy, the Wisconsin School of Business as well as the colleges of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Letters and Science, and Engineering.

Also distinguished as one of the best universities in the world, UW-Madison is a premier research university; offering various research grants and fellowships to its students. Alongside these is an annual research program called Pathways Scholars, an eight-week long training on research and writing that is funded in full and conducted by UW-Madison each summer for qualified applicants.

Opportunities for attending any of more than a hundred overseas academic programs are also provided. The Study Abroad Resource Center assists students with application processes, finding financial support, and other matters pertinent to studying in foreign countries.

Scholarships, loans, and student employment programs are handled by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Information on available merits and grants as well as current job openings, both in and out of the campus, are provided by this office.

Residential halls at UW-Madison house about 7,000 students each year. A housing listing service is also accessible for students who prefer other housing options such as private residences, apartments or condominiums in nearby areas.

Several museums and theaters are located within campus, providing venues for numerous cultural events and artistic performances. There is tremendous participation in collegiate sports, with the Wisconsin Badgers representing the university in several athletic events such as football, basketball, and ice hockey. Campus security is overseen by the UW Police Department, also located within university grounds.

Students Enrolled in the Civil Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Wisconsin – Madison has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Madison, WI
  • Total Employment: 540
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $119500

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

• Madison, WI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $77780

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).