Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science, School of Engineering
Department Overview
The mission of the Benedictine College School of Engineering is to provide a multidisciplinary engineering undergraduate education built on an authentically Catholic liberal arts foundation. Graduates of the program will be professionals who are excellent problemsolvers, committed to the highest ethical standards, and proficient communicators. They will understand the role of engineering as a profession and their duty, as engineers, to promote the common good of society.
Degree Objectives
- Balanced & Responsible: Graduates will maintain a balanced lifestyle pursuing what is good, true, and beautiful. As they live out their vocation, they will contribute significantly to personal, family, workplace, community, and church endeavors.
- Competent & Creative: Graduates will demonstrate technical knowledge and expertise in their profession and will innovate beyond the state of the art.
- Communicate & Lead: Graduates will demonstrate interpersonal and professional skills so as to effectively lead teams and projects of substantial size.
Career Opportunities*
- The median annual wage for civil engineers was $84,770 in May 2017.
- Employment of civil engineers is projected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Job prospects may be best for those who stay abreast of the most recent advances in technology.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Civil Engineers
