Build Tomorrow's Infrastructure
Civil engineers are the visionaries who shape our world. These leaders design, build and maintain the infrastructure that connects our communities and powers our economy. With a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCIE) from the University of Missouri–St. Louis, you'll develop the skills to create sustainable solutions for society's most pressing infrastructure challenges.
UMSL's School of Engineering offers a comprehensive civil engineering program that combines fundamental engineering principles with practical, hands-on experience. Our program is designed to prepare you for the evolving field of civil engineering while addressing the critical infrastructure needs of the St. Louis region and beyond.
Program type:
Major, BSCIE
Format:
On-Campus
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Why earn your Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at UMSL?
Our civil engineering program prepares you for success through:
- Experienced and Dedicated Faculty: Learn from expert civil engineers and educators. Our faculty members bring decades of practical experience in the field along with a deep commitment to educating the next generation.
- Advanced Facilities: Through brand new, state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and student community spaces in the UMSL Science Complex, students experiece learning in a high-quality environment.
- Financial Support: Access dedicated scholarship opportunities, many funded by the James S. McDonnell Foundation's historic grant, making your engineering education more accessible.
- Project-Based Learning: Gain hands-on experience through design projects, field visits, and collaboration with local engineering firms.
- Industry-Driven Curriculum: Our program is developed with input from leading civil engineering firms to ensure you graduate with relevant, in-demand skills.
Shape the Future of Infrastructure in a Thriving Market
The St. Louis region's commitment to infrastructure development is highlighted by the James S. McDonnell Foundation's transformative $8 million investment in UMSL's School of Engineering. This strategic funding reflects the growing need for civil engineers who can address our region's infrastructure challenges while creating sustainable solutions for the future.
Serving as a hub for major civil engineering firms and infrastructure projects, the St. Louis area offers our graduates exceptional career opportunities. Leading employers include McCarthy Building Companies, Clayco, Burns & McDonnell, WSP USA, and the Missouri Department of Transportation. These organizations don't just hire our graduates – they collaborate with our program to provide internships, mentorship opportunities, and real-world project experience.
Earning your degree from UMSL's School of Engineering opens doors to the government sector, well-established companies, and pioneering ventures within our expanding infrastructure sector. With over 75% of UMSL alumni living and working in the area, you'll join a robust network of industry professionals ready to help you reach the next level of success.
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Career Opportunities
- Construction Operations and Management
- Geomatics Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Analysis and Design
- Transportation and Urban Planning
- Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
Student organizations
Make new friends and learn new skills by joining one of our Recognized Student Organizations. Here are several opportunities you may be interested in as a civil engineering major:
- Society of Future Engineers
- Student Government Association
- Students of the University of Missouri
Honors College
The UMSL Honors College is a certificate program that can be paired with any major without adding extra classes or extending time to graduate. Classes in the Honors College are seminar-style, meaning that they are based in reading, writing, discussion, and critical thinking. This unique class format fosters an intellectual climate centered around democracy, civility and academic excellence.
Undergraduate research
We encourage and support students as they engage in exciting activities in and outside of the classroom that enrich their academic and professional understanding of their chosen area of study. All majors are encouraged to participate in Undergraduate Research and Scholarship to produce discipline-specific intellectual or creative innovations to their field.
