Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
At the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, you won’t just learn how structures are built. You’ll learn how to make them smarter, safer and more resilient. Our students gain a solid foundation in core engineering skills while working with new tools and technologies that are shaping the future of the field.
Here, you’ll study the forces that shape our world, take on real environmental challenges and prepare to design infrastructure that lasts.
Whether you want to create buildings that withstand Category 5 winds, use AI to predict flooding or strengthen bridges with new spray-on concrete, Civil & Environmental Engineering gives you the skills and experience to make a lasting impact.
$101,160
Average salary for civil engineers
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics700+
Students
FIU AccountabilityNo. 57
Civil Engineering Programs
U.S. News and World Report Graduate Program Rankings
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Preparing for the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam? Our partnership with the School of PE gives you the tools and support to pass with confidence.
Research That Makes an Impact
Our students and faculty work in some of the most unique research facilities in the world, including the Wall of Wind, the only university-based lab in the country that can simulate a Category 5 hurricane.
Faculty & Staff
Our faculty and staff bring extensive expertise across all areas of construction management, delivering real-world insights that prepare students for successful careers.
