BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Make a real-world impact on the physical and natural built environment with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Villanova’s undergraduate program in Civil Engineering prepares students to build a better world—whether by designing energy-efficient buildings or by improving water systems. With a focus on innovation, leadership and hands-on experience, our program equips graduates to tackle today’s most pressing infrastructure and environmental challenges.
What is Civil and Environmental Engineering?
Civil and environmental engineers design, build and maintain the infrastructure and systems that support our daily lives while protecting the natural environment. This includes things like roads, bridges, buildings and water treatment plants, as well as systems for managing stormwater, reducing pollution and promoting sustainability. Together, they solve complex problems to create safer, healthier and more resilient communities.
Why become a Villanova Civil Engineer?
Community is central to Villanova—in both our learning and our impact. It starts in our classrooms and labs, where faculty get to know each student by name and are deeply invested in their success. It extends beyond campus, through service-learning trips, study abroad opportunities and STEM outreach programs that connect us with the wider world. And it doesn’t end at graduation—the Nova Nation is a powerful network of alumni who are always ready to mentor, guide and support our students, both during their time at Villanova and long after they leave.
VU Civil Engineering:
By the Numbers
Average starting salary of $77,835
24.5% of students study abroad
13.4% of students pursue grad studies
Areas of Study
All students in Villanova’s Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program are introduced to the following specialties, taking at least one required course in each technical area and an additional upper-level elective in at least three of these areas as technical electives:
- Environmental Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Water Resources Engineering
- Construction management
Related minors—including Real Estate Development, Sustainable Engineering and Sustainability Studies—offer an opportunity for more in-depth study.
Students may also be able to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources and Environmental Engineering in five years.
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