Civil Engineering, B.S.C.E.
Learn to design and build structures safely and sustainably to provide a higher quality of life for our world
“My classes helped me a lot with my internship with an engineering company in Jackson, MS. I would have been lost without my time at Ole Miss.”
Michael Buck
Civil engineering major from Madison, MS
What is a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering?
The BSCE at Ole Miss is an ABET-accredited 129-credit-hour program that prepares graduates for careers in structural, environmental, transportation, and geotechnical engineering.
Civil engineers use scientific knowledge and hands-on creativity to solve 21st-century problems: designing for sustainability, safely constructing the built environment, maintaining our aging infrastructure systems, and providing service worldwide to people in great need.
With a , you could be involved in the design, construction or operation of many critical facilities. This could be anything from highways to high-rise buildings, from bridges to hospitals and airports – just to name a few.
Tailor your degree
Our civil engineering program will give you the foundation for practice and advanced study in four critical areas.
- Geotechnical engineering – looking at the mechanics of minerals, rocks, soil and water to determine what’s required for man-made structures built on or around them.
- Structural engineering – making sure structures are designed and built to be safe and resilient to environmental stresses.
- Transportation and construction management – using engineering skills to oversee transportation and other large projects, in terms of schedule, cost, safety, quality, function and scope.
- Environmental and water resources engineering – creating solutions to environmental problems such as waste and pollution, and ensuring access to clean water for human use.
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Program Information
Degree
B.S.C.E. in Civil Engineering
Emphases
Environmental, Standard Track
Required Credit Hours
129
Program Type
Major
Program Location
School
Duration
4 years
How much do Civil Engineers make?
According to the BLS, is $100,840.
Job outlook growth from 2025 to 2035is 6%, faster than the national average.
What are the degree requirements for a B.S. in Civil Engineering?
Have any questions? Just ask!
We're always happy to answer your questions. If you're interested in Civil Engineering at Ole Miss, don't hesitate to get in touch.
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Operations Coordinator II
Beyond the classroom
Co-ops and internships
Co-ops and internships provide paid, real-world civil engineering experience with industry partners.
Work for a semester or the summer in a company or government agency to see what civil engineers do.
Student organizations and competitions
Find your place in one of our student organizations and learn more about your field in the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Photo: Ole Miss civil engineering students won the WERC Environmental Design Contest for their approach to clean contaminated water for re-use.
Research
Research lets you test your knowledge and gain unique, hands-on experience.
Help our professors in their research into ways to improve society – infrastructure, innovative materials, transportation, water pollution, and water resources.
Next Steps
Explore Affordability
We have a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help make college more affordable for you and your family.
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Are you ready to take the next step toward building your legacy?