BS in Civil Engineering
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Gain the civil engineering knowledge you need to plan and design a wide range of projects that impact the quality of life in communities worldwide. Custom-tailor your expertise in a focus area that aligns with your goals.
Change Your Future with the BS in Civil Engineering
A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Morgan State University will help you become a high-caliber engineering professional. With our unique designed core curriculum, your choice of additional focus areas, and access to state-of-the-art lab facilities, you'll develop expertise that directly translates to your career.
Get ahead with interdisciplinary learning, hands-on experiences, and a supportive community. Don't just chase your dreams—achieve them.
Take 24 core courses and then choose from diverse electives that set you up for success
Pursue one program track with five areas of concentration, including environmental, geotechnical, hydraulic/hydrological, structural, or transportation engineering
Study on campus
Complete your degree in as little as four years
Why Morgan?
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20%
We take pride in our diversity and international-friendly community. Over 20% of Morgan students identify as nonblack, coming from the United States or places like Africa, China, Saudi Arabia, and more.
$1 billion
We are a major economic engine, producing $1 billion in annual economic impact statewide. Our faculty and high-caliber graduates enrich the community.
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Move Forward in Your Professional Career
There’s no better time than now to pursue a civil engineering degree program—an occupation that has a direct impact on communities. Whether you’re aiming to specialize in environmental, geotechnical, hydraulic/hydrological, structural, or transportation engineering, the civil engineering bachelor's degree will bring you closer to your vision of the future. We’ll prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity. Join the professionals of today designing complex construction projects of all sizes.
Learn In-Demand Skills
Gain knowledge in the civil engineering degree program that will serve as the foundation for a lifetime of learning and practice. Get ready to learn today's most in-demand skills in the field.
Computer programming for civil engineering
Survey technologies
Hydraulics
Transportation planning
Probability and statistics
Get the Job You Want
Once you graduate, you'll have what it takes to land your first job or pursue an advanced degree. The median salary for a civil engineer averages out to $88,570. Here's a short list of the many job titles that align with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Surveyor
Project Engineer
Field Engineer
Construction Engineer
Construction Estimator
Environmental Engineer
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you've been looking for. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships, advanced research or thesis projects, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Take advantage of our world-class facilities, including 16 civil engineering laboratories that have an earthquake shake table and two wind tunnels. Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.
Collaborative Learning
Whether you are learning in class or from home, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment with your peers and professors. Pursue impactful research while working closely with faculty members.
Achieve Success Like Our Alumni
At Morgan State, student success is our top priority. You’re capable of more than you know, and we’re invested in your transformation from good to even better. As one of the largest producers of STEM graduates and STEM-employed alumni in Maryland, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success. We’re confident you’ll become part of our legacy of excellence. Challenge yourself to accomplish the unimaginable, just like the alumni before you.
Financial Aid Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right program is a big decision—and we’re here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. With proper planning, going to school is more than possible. We’re committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students.
Whether you’re an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for financial aid and/or scholarships. By simply filing your FAFSA each year, you’ll be able to participate in the Federal Work-Study and Federal Direct Loan Programs. Get in touch with us to learn more about affordability at Morgan State’s School of Undergraduate Studies.
Federal Work-Study helps you offset tuition with a part-time job, either on or off campus
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the BS in Civil Engineering
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus or Online BS in Civil Engineering. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.