BSc in Civil Engineering in Potsdam United States | Clarkson University

Civil engineers provide the foundational ideas for much of our world's infrastructure. This encompasses structural foundations, building and bridge designs, sustainable construction materials, water resource management and distribution, and final treatment before returning water to nature.
Our ABET-accredited program embodies the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department's philosophy, focusing on educating future innovators. What will you study? Learn to plan, design, and build national infrastructure while understanding natural resource conservation.
Our adaptable curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with design applications and practical experience. Get ready for professional achievement while developing a specialization through concentrations and minors, with two years of engineering/science fundamentals followed by two years in your major.
Gain practical experience through co-ops or internships. Shadow industry professionals. Engage in project work. Discover potential careers. Every Civil and Environmental Engineering student completes professional experience before graduation.
Career Opportunities
The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts 7% growth for civil engineers from 2021-2031, with additional opportunities in New York's clean manufacturing initiatives. Graduates serve government agencies, consulting firms, construction companies, urban planning organizations, and environmental resource agencies, or pursue advanced degrees before entering the workforce.
Civil engineering graduates continuing their education have gained admission to institutions nationwide including Cornell University, Northeastern University, and University of Washington-Seattle. Many complete Clarkson's graduate civil and environmental engineering program (MS and/or PhD), recognized among the nation's best.