Purdue University Northwest

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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

DegreeBachelor
FieldCivil Engineering
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Cost & earnings at Purdue University Northwest What students borrow here, and what they go on to earn

You borrow $21,229 median federal debt
You repay $241/mo over 10 years
Graduates earn $48,318 10 yrs after entry
Debt clears in 2.4 yrs of the salary premium
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Civil Engineering graduates earn a median $60,523 Across 313 US programmes, two years after finishing

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A professional undergraduate degree focused on the design, construction and maintenance of built infrastructure. Best suited to students interested in engineering applied to transportation, buildings, energy and public works who want practical technical and problem‑solving skills.

What you'll study

Coursework centres on the principles and practices needed to design, build and maintain foundations and infrastructure. Typical study areas reflected in the programme include:

  • Transportation infrastructure such as interstate highways
  • Bridge engineering, including suspension-type structures
  • High-rise and other building design
  • Energy system infrastructure
  • Seaports and airports
  • Community and civic facilities

Entry requirements

The source page does not specify admission criteria. Prospective students should consult the university's admissions pages for detailed prerequisites, application procedures and academic qualifications.

Career prospects

Graduates typically work on designing, constructing and maintaining public and private infrastructure. Career paths include roles in transportation engineering, structural engineering for buildings and bridges, energy infrastructure, port and airport development, and municipal or community infrastructure planning and maintenance.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

While no funding details are provided in the source, engineering undergraduates commonly pursue university scholarships, departmental awards, external engineering society grants, and industry internships or co‑op placements to help fund their studies.

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