Civil Engineering
The oldest and broadest of the divisions of engineering — implementing a range of public and private projects to improve the world's environment.
The Civil Engineering Program
Civil Engineering, the oldest and broadest of the divisions of engineering, implements a range of public and private projects for improving the world's environment. The civil engineer integrates scientific principles — including modern computational tools — with engineering experience to conceive, plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as networks of highways and railroads, airports, bridges, buildings, dams, tunnels, environmental pollution control systems, water purification and distribution systems, and urban transportation systems that maintain, protect, and enhance the quality of life in our society.
Civil Engineering is about community service, development, and improvement — including the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities essential to modern technological society, ranging from transit systems to offshore structures to space satellites.
The Undergraduate Civil Engineering Program at JSU is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (abet.org) under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil Engineering.
- Department
- Civil & Environmental Engineering & Industrial Systems and Technology
- Accreditation
- ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission)
- UG Concentrations
- General Civil · Environmental
- Graduate
- MS & PhD in Engineering
- Location
- School of Engineering
- Phone
- (601) 979-3913
One of the top careers in America
A rewarding career, in high demand
According to Money Magazine, Civil Engineering is “one of the top six careers in America.” The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted that job opportunities in civil engineering would increase by 20 percent from 2012 to 2022 — much faster than the average for all occupations. Civil Engineering ranks No. 1 in job growth, and civil engineers are by far the highest in demand among all engineering occupations. The career offers personal fulfillment, enduring service to humanity, prestige, career stability, and financial success.
Apply your knowledge in the real world
The Undergraduate Civil Engineering Program at JSU offers two concentrations in General Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Specialized courses in environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering are offered.
Apply Your Knowledge. Gain real-world experience expanding outside of the classroom. Learn how to succeed by facing real challenges within the community.
- Hands-On
- Real-world community challenges
- Lab & Field
- Engineering facilities & field experience
- Competitions
- Concrete Canoe Competition
- Internships
- Industry & agency placements
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
Jackson State UniversityUndergraduate & graduate programs
ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, plus MS and PhD in Engineering programs with multiple emphasis areas.
Choose your focus
The BS offers two undergraduate concentrations; the MS and PhD in Engineering offer four emphasis areas.
Undergraduate Concentrations (BS in Civil Engineering)
Graduate Emphases (MS & PhD in Engineering)
Undergraduate Specialized Courses
Where Civil & Environmental Engineering majors go
Civil and Environmental Engineering majors have a plethora of career options across infrastructure, environmental, transportation, and energy fields.
Among the highest-funded nationwide
A productive research enterprise
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Industrial Systems and Technology is, per the source, among the highest-funded nationwide. Research areas span coastal, environmental, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering — with affiliations to multi-institutional research centers.
Research Centers & Teams
Forms, guides & student programs
Faculty, advisors & affiliated programs
Ready to join?
For more information about the Civil Engineering program, contact the department directly.
Contact Civil Engineering
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS