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Carnegie Mellon University: Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering)

ABET-accredited bachelor's program in civil engineering in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with what firm owners need to know when recruiting from it.

Campus of Carnegie Mellon University
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InstitutionCarnegie Mellon University
LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
ProgramCivil Engineering
DegreeBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Accrediting commissionEngineering Accreditation Commission
Accreditation datesOct 1, 1936 to Present
Next general review2031
CampusMain Campus
Distance learningLess than half of content
Institution websitewww.cmu.edu

Hiring notes for firm owners

Graduates of this program finish an EAC-accredited civil engineering degree, which is the standard education path to the FE exam and a PE license in every state. That makes them straightforward EIT hires for firms working in Pennsylvania.

ABET has accredited the program since 1936, so alumni from it are likely already working at agencies and firms around Pittsburgh. Alumni already on your staff are the easiest way into its career fairs and capstone projects.

The statewide median wage for civil engineers in Pennsylvania is $97,850 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Entry offers usually sit well below the median; see the Pennsylvania salary page and the salary by role guide to set them.

19 accredited civil engineering programs operate in Pennsylvania. If you recruit across the state, pair this school with Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College, The Pennsylvania State University, University of Pittsburgh.

Related

Source: ABET accredited program search (amspub.abet.org), Engineering Accreditation Commission, current bachelor's programs in the civil curricular area. Accreditation status can change; confirm on ABET before relying on it.

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