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Major Overview for Civil Engineering Technology/Technician

Overview for Civil Engineering Technology/Technician

A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of civil engineers engaged in designing and executing public works projects such as highways, dams, bridges, tunnels and other facilities. Includes instruction in site analysis, structural testing procedures, field and laboratory testing procedures, plan and specification preparation, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.

Careers for Civil Engineering Technology/Technician Majors

A major in Civil Engineering Technology/Technician is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Civil Engineering Technology/Technician

Top 32 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Civil Engineering Technology/Technician among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage 		SelectivityTuition
Southern Polytechnic State University
Marietta, GA		 56
(10.2%)		Moderately Selective$14,728 
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome
Utica, NY		 40
(9.7%)		Highly Selective$11,693 
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee
Okmulgee, OK		 5
(8.8%)		Open Admissions$8,450 
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA		 43
(7.1%)		Open Admissions$22,025 
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA		 25
(4.6%)		Open Admissions$14,820 
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA		 18
(3.4%)		Less Selective- 
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV		 7
(3.2%)		Less Selective$8,568 
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD		 13
(2.9%)		Moderately Selective$12,830 
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY		 46
(2.0%)		Moderately Selective$28,035 
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA		 6
(2.0%)		Open Admissions$13,018 
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