Construction Engineering ,BSE
Construct, Construction, Construction Engineer, INTEGRATION, Project Engineer, Project Management, Project Manager, Risk Management, Risk Manager, approved for STEM-OPT extension, leadership
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering program in construction engineering is designed for students who wish to gain a professional engineering license while working at the interface of design and construction. It is attractive to students interested in a career that emphasizes the construction of infrastructure.
The degree program's engineering design and construction management courses include a focus on sustainability and building information modeling topics. Construction management content includes construction methods, contract management, cost and schedule control, people management and project estimating.
The curriculum's design content includes structures, geotechnical engineering and transportation. Students are further prepared with the computer, management, technical and people skills they need to succeed.
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/, under the General Criteria and the Construction Engineering Program Criteria.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First required math course: MAT 265 - Calculus for Engineers I
- Math
intensity: Substantial
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
Additional requirements:
The admission standards for majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, shown below, are higher than minimum university admission standards. International students must meet the same admission standards, with the possible additional requirement of a minimum English language proficiency test score. If the university requires an English proficiency test score from the applicant, then admission to engineering requires a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 (internet-based test, taken in a testing center), a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, a minimum PTE score of 58, a minimum Duolingo English score of 105, or a minimum Cambridge English exam score of 176.
First-year admission:
- minimum SAT score of 1210 for evidence-based reading and writing plus math or minimum ACT composite score of 24, or a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.00 in ASU competency courses, or class ranking in top 25% of high school class, and
- no high school math or science competency deficiencies
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours:
- minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for fewer than 24 transfer hours, and
- no high school math or science competency deficiencies, and
- minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score (or 1140 if taken prior to March 5, 2016) or minimum ACT composite score of 24, or a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.00 in ASU competency courses, or class ranking in top 25% of high school class
Transfer students with 24 or more transferable college credit hours must meet either the primary or secondary criteria (not both):
Primary criteria
- minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for 24 or more transfer hours, and
- no high school math or science competency deficiencies (if ASU Admission Services requires submission of a high school transcript)
Secondary criteria
- minimum transfer GPA of 2.75 for 24 or more transfer hours, and
- minimum GPA of 2.75 in ASU courses (or equivalents) in FSE 100, MAT 265, MAT 266, MAT 242, PHY 121 and PHY 122
Admission requirements for many majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than university admission standards.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Students gain valuable experiences through study abroad that enhance their resumes. With more than 300 programs available, study abroad enables students to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Students in construction engineering are able to gain hands-on experience in a variety of countries. In a competitive field, students stand out with the heightened cultural competency, and leadership and critical thinking skills they have acquired studying abroad.
The construction engineering graduate, with this strong background in design and management, is prepared to enter a career in the engineering and construction industry as a field engineer, project engineer or project designer. Potential employers include:
- construction companies
- design firms
- facility owners
- material suppliers
- specialty subcontractors
Graduates have the unique skills needed to take on the role of integrator in the delivery of design-build projects or development activities. As their careers progress, graduates should be able to take on leadership roles in the delivery of sustainable facilities in the built environment, advancing to successively higher levels of management responsibility. The graduate should be particularly attuned to the design and construction of heavy civil and industrial facilities, meeting the infrastructure needs of society.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
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$89,940
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4.5%
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$101,480
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5.0%
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$89,940
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5.0%
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$89,940
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ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
Students should note that not all programs within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering lead to professional licensure.
Construction Engineering
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
