About the Undergraduate Degree in Civil Engineering from Wentworth

Best Ranking Engineering College

Wentworth is ranked #39 among the best engineering colleges by U.S. News & World Report based on its reputation and accreditation. Also, Civil Engineering is ranked #1 Best Engineering Job in U.S. News & World Report with 1.9% unemployment rate in 2022. 

Building the World of the Future

Wentworth Civil Engineering students work extensively in our lab spaces to build the skills they'll need to make an impact on society. A hands-on learning experience allows you to envision solutions to real challenges facing the world. Civil Engineers serve as stewards of the natural environment and its resources, as innovators and integrators of ideas and technology across public and private sectors and as leaders in discussions and decisions shaping public environmental and infrastructure policy. 

Choose Your Civil Engineering Pathway

Wentworth's Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program prepares students to enter this dynamic profession, pursue advanced studies, and become a licensed professional. The curriculum allows you to specialize your individual studies in geotechnical, structural, environmental, or infrastructure. 

Co-op Experience with Top Employers 

Through Wentworth’s strong network of employers, including many alumni, Civil Engineering students obtain professional experience during their two required cooperative work semesters. Partners hiring our co-op students include AECOM, Bond Brothers, Boston Water & Sewer Commission, Gilbane Building Co., Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), Skanska USA and Weston & Sampson Engineers.

Civil Engineering Undergraduate Degree Students

Why Wentworth?

The world we live in was built by problem solvers, driven by curiosity, and fueled by passion. At Wentworth, imagination is a tool and impatience is a virtue. We rally around a common desire to create, solve, and improve.

Most of all, we’re a university dedicated to creating a new generation of problem solvers that every organization will strive to hire.

Let Numbers Lead the Way

The value of advanced degree has never been more important, and the need for problem solvers has never been more imminent. As the 21st-century workforce continues to evolve, so do we.

93%

Graduates Either Employed or in Grad School

The percentage of 2023 Wentworth graduates who were employed or in grad school within 6 months.

100%

Students Complete a Co-op to Graduate

Providing real-world experience and networking that is invaluable when starting their post-college careers.

$71,000

Median Starting Salary for 2023 Graduates

The average national starting salary for graduates of other universities is $55K.

View more information on Career Outcomes and survey methodology at coopsandcareers.wit.edu/outcomes

97%

Graduates Working in their Field of Study

The percentage of 2023 Wentworth graduates who were employed within a role or industry directly related to their major.

⇠ Scroll ⇢

Ready to Get Started?