Civil Engineering (Sustainable Engineering), BSE
Learn to design resilient cities, renewable energy systems and climate-adaptive infrastructures that protect communities and preserve the environment. You can build the engineering expertise needed to develop sustainable solutions for the world's most critical challenges in areas such as water, transportation and urban development.
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Civil Engineering (Sustainable Engineering) degree description
If you are a civil engineering major, you have two options within the accredited Bachelor of Science in Engineering program: civil engineering and civil engineering with sustainable engineering concentration. Regardless of choice, the BSE in civil engineering is accredited by ABET.
The bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a concentration in sustainable engineering incorporates systems modeling and life cycle approaches to assessing the resiliency and material selection across all areas of urban infrastructure or the built environment currently addressed within the civil engineering degree. The program exposes you to material from several disciplines that comply with the principles of economic, social and ecological sustainability and apply these principles to traditional civil engineering areas.
The following are the civil engineering undergraduate program educational objectives within three years of graduation:
- Graduates will be employed as engineers or will be enrolled in (or have graduated from) engineering or professional graduate school.
- Graduates will provide engineering and program management services for civil infrastructure development that protect and enhance the environment while stewarding natural resources.
- Graduates will demonstrate professionalism and will hold positions of increasing responsibility within their organizations.
Graduates are expected to achieve the following outcomes at graduation:
- An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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Why specialize in sustainable engineering at ASU?
In the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, you're encouraged to take on an internship, join a research team or step into a teaching assistant role while you study.
You also connect with industry through semester career fairs, mixers with the Friends of Civil and Environmental Engineering, student organizations and senior capstone projects that link you directly with working professionals.
Additional details
Beyond the classroom, you can get involved with Engineers Without Borders, Engineering Projects in Community Service, and more than 100 engineering-focused student organizations at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.
Courses
Explore a sample list of courses you may take in this program.
| Sample courses |
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| CEE 210 Engineering Mechanics I: Statics |
| CEE 212 Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics |
| CEE 213 Introduction to Deformable Solids |
| CEE 241 Introduction to Thermodynamics for Civil Engineering |
| CEE 290 Probability and Statistics for Environmental and Civil Data |
| CEE 300 Engineering Business Practice |
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
The curriculum checksheet displays this program's required courses and other requirements you must complete for graduation.
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Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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The admission standards for majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, shown below, are higher than minimum university admission standards. International students must meet the same admission standards, with the possible additional requirement of a minimum English language proficiency test score. If the university requires an English proficiency test score from the applicant, then admission to engineering requires requires a minimum total TOEFL iBT® score of 4 with a minimum section score of 3.5 (Reading: 3.5, Writing: 3.5, Listening: 3.5, Speaking: 3.5), or a score of 79 (taken at a testing center) if taken before Jan. 21, 2026; or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5; a minimum PTE score of 58; a minimum Duolingo English score of 105; or a minimum Cambridge English exam score of 176. First-year admission:
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours: Transfer students with 24 or more transferable college credit hours must meet either the primary or the secondary criteria (not both): Primary criteria Secondary criteria
Admission requirements for many majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than university admission standards.
Students should visit the Change of Major form (opens in new window) for information about how to change a major to this program.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
With more than 300 programs available, study abroad enables students to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Students in sustainable engineering are able to gain hands-on experience in a variety of countries.
Graduates stand out in a competitive field when their resume is enhanced with the heightened cultural competency, and leadership and critical thinking skills they acquired while studying abroad.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Build the career and future you want
Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
| Career | Growth | Median Salary | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | 6.4% | $100,840 | Learn more |
| Environmental Engineer | 6.3% | $107,110 | Learn more |
| Health and Safety Engineer | 5.4% | $115,160 | Learn more |
| Water/Wastewater Engineer | 6.4% | $100,840 | Learn more |
Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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Careers this sustainable engineering concentration prepares you for
Civil engineers with knowledge of sustainable engineering may find employment in many different types of companies, including large corporations and small, private consulting firms, as well as government agencies.
Civil engineering is one of the best engineering professions from the viewpoint of international travel opportunities or eventually establishing one's own consulting business.
Graduates of the program are prepared for the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, the Principles and Practice of Engineering examination, and graduate degree programs.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Eng Program
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HLMK 437
sebe.advising@asu.edu
480-965-0595
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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