Overview

Civil engineers build the world around us. They use their knowledge of science and engineering to design safer buildings, roads, water supply systems, and bridges, while reducing our carbon footprint. They improve the quality of life by creating and maintaining critical and sustainable infrastructure.

Key Features

Graduates of the Civil Engineering program of the University of Nevada, Reno are trained to be problem solvers who will develop novel solutions to meet the complex challenges of urban development, pollution minimization, and improving an aging transportation network.

Careers

A civil engineering degree can lead to a wide range of career paths. Civil engineers may find employment in supervisory and administrative positions, ranging from supervisor of a construction site to city engineer to an executive role.

A civil engineering degree prepares you to work in teams with other engineers and scientists in a range of settings, such as the following:

Private industry

Engineering consulting firms

Federal, state, county and city governments

Public utilities and educational institutions

Many of our department's past graduates work with or have their own consulting firms and often hire graduates from the department. Civil engineering majors had a median starting salary of $61,314, according to a 2022 report by the National Association of Colleges & Employers.

Programme Structure

Specializations:

Earthquake and structural engineering

Environmental engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Pavement engineering and science

Transportation engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reno, United States

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 509 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your application and pay the application fee. Complete the simple International Student Application online and pay a $95.00 USD non-refundable application fee.

Submit a copy of your passport biographical page.

Have official transcripts sent from your high school? Transcripts are considered official if they are received via regular mail/post in a sealed envelope.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29086 USD / year

≈ 29086 USD / year
Out-of-State

28941 USD / year

≈ 28941 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10309 USD / year

≈ 10309 USD / year

Living costs

Reno

United States

860 - 1230 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

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