Why Study Civil Engineering?
Our Department of Civil Engineering is reaching new heights. Our goal is to train the next generation of civil engineers to tackle society's most pressing infrastructure problems. With world-class faculty, dedicated staff, and top-notch research facilities, Stony Brook is an excellent place to begin your studies and pursue a career in Civil Engineering.
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering & Construction Materials
- Transportation Engineering
- Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
Ready to take the next step?
SAMPLE COURSES:
- Infrastructure
- Steel and Reinforced Concrete Design
- Wastewater Treatment Design
- Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers
ADMISSION INFO:
Successful freshman applicants in this major will have earned outstanding grades in calculus and physics, and performed exceptionally well on the Math section of the SAT and/or ACT.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
CAREER OPTIONS:
- Engineering Designer
- Project Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Land Survey Technician
RECENT EMPLOYERS:
- Hillcrest Associates
- Valjato Engineering, PC
- Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority
- TSPE Planning Engineering & Land Survey
Interested in this Major?
Department of Civil Engineering
Chair: Rigoberto Burgueño
Office: Computer Science 2434
Phone: (631) 632-8777
University CodesSAT: 2548ACT: 2952FAFSA: 002838
