Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

As the largest (nearly 400 students) and top (according to the Gourman Report) construction engineering (ConE) program, you'll be prepared for a job right out of college.

In fact, in 2006, 97 percent of our graduates had jobs before they even graduated and earned an average of more than $48,000 right out of college.

Program of Study

We offer a Bachelor of Science degree in construction engineering.
You'll take different courses depending on which emphasis you choose:

• building
  
• heavy/highway
  
• mechanical
  
• electrical

You do not have to choose an emphasis until your fourth or fifth semester. By default, you'll be part of the building emphasis. Learn more about what construction engineers in each option do.

Courses

Learn more about the undergraduate ConE courses and program requirements:

• course descriptions
• four-year plans and course prerequisites (matrices) for each emphasis
  
• program planner form (pdf)

Learn about declaring a minor.

Transferring into ConE

If you're transferring in to construction engineering, check out the

• course substitution list (doc)
• community college transfer plans
• process for transferring

Think Iowa State's construction engineering program is only for guys? Then you should meet our women in construction engineering.

Concurrent Degree Programs

Want to work on a master's degree during your bachelor's? Consider the concurrent BS and MS program.

Hands-on Learning and Supportive Environment

Learn more about our hands-on learning opportunities and supportive environment:

• Construction Engineering Cornerstone Learning Community
• research and computer labs
• co-ops and internships
• student organizations

Learn More

Contact Kristin Mauro, ConE academic advisor, kmauroiastate.edu, 515-294-2744, with questions about the program.