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Why Study Civil Engineering
Do you see yourself shaping the built environment, from roads and bridges to skyscrapers, transit systems, and water infrastructure? Civil Engineering at Hofstra equips you to turn ideas into structures and systems that serve society. You will develop skills in design, analysis, and project planning while tackling challenges related to sustainability, urban growth, and environmental protection. The result is a career focused on solving problems that make a lasting difference.
Build the World Around You
Gain the skills to design, construct, and improve the infrastructure that communities rely on every day.
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Top Ranked
The engineering program at the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science ranks No. 38 among 292 non-PhD-granting schools in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
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Pursue a BS in Civil Engineering and choose between a focus on structural or environmental engineering. Both career paths are in high demand throughout the world.
Challenging Coursework
You’ll build a foundation in universal engineering theories, mathematics, and the physical sciences before moving on to more challenging courses in your area of interest, such as:
- Transportation engineering
- Civil engineering design
- Design of steel structures
- Hydraulic engineering and water resources
- Soil mechanics and foundations
- Engineering drawing
Equipped for the Future
Your degree will prepare you for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and enable you to pursue becoming licensed as a professional engineer (PE). You can also advance to management positions in leading engineering and technology firms with graduate study in programs such as Hofstra’s Master of Science in Engineering Management.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS
BS in Civil EngineeringCareer Path & Outcomes
Civil engineers are in high demand. With our comprehensive program, you’ll be ready to pursue either a career right after graduation or advanced study.
Recent graduates work at companies such as:
- Con Edison
- High Rise Engineering
- Norfolk Naval Shipyard
- NYC Department of Buildings
- NYC Department of Design and Construction
- Pacifico Engineering PC
- Plaza Construction
- Prime Engineering
- Skanska USA
Those pursuing graduate degrees study at:
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- New York University
- Princeton University
- University of Pittsburgh
91%
Graduates employed, in graduate school, or both
84%
Accepted a job within six months after graduation
$62K
Mean annual salary reported within one year after graduation
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State of the Art Learning Spaces
Take advantage of an extraordinary array of sophisticated laboratory facilities, including the Civil/Environmental Engineering Lab, the Materials Analysis Lab, and 16 other engineering and computer science laboratories.
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