| Institution | University of California, Merced |
|---|---|
| Location | Merced, California |
| Program | Civil Engineering |
| Degree | B.S. |
| Accrediting commission | Engineering Accreditation Commission |
| Accreditation dates | Oct 1, 2023 to Present |
| Next general review | 2032 |
| Campus | Main Campus |
| Distance learning | Less than half of content |
| Institution website | http://www.ucmerced.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 California.
ABET has accredited the program since 2023, so alumni from it are likely already working at agencies and firms around Merced. Alumni already on your staff are the easiest way into its career fairs and capstone projects.
The statewide median wage for civil engineers in California is $122,500 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Entry offers usually sit well below the median; see the California salary page and the salary by role guide to set them.
24 accredited civil engineering programs operate in California. If you recruit across the state, pair this school with California State University, Long Beach, University of California, Los Angeles, San Francisco State University.
Related
- All accredited programs in California
- How to recruit from universities
- California PE licensure
- FE exam guide
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.
