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Online Civil Engineering Degrees and Careers


If you are interested in design, architecture, and engineering you might want to consider a degree from a civil engineering college. A degree in civil engineering offers you the chance to work in either the public or private sector. You could work for the forest service, building roads and dams, or you could work for a private company, to oversee construction of a new building. A civil engineering job may involve creating retaining walls, road systems, buildings, sewage systems, bridges and tunnels.


Civil engineers must hold at least a bachelor's degree, and may hold masters or PhDs. A civil engineering degree must be obtained at an engineering college.

A civil engineering program at a civil engineering college may include classes in mathematics, physics, water management, computer modeling and more. People in civil engineering jobs must enjoy working outdoors and with other people, since many civil engineering projects require a lot of collaboration with city planners, architects, and construction crews.


Westwood College
Westwood College

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.



  • Associate Degree - CAD/Architectural Drafting
International Academy of Design & Technology Online
International Academy of Design & Technology Online First and foremost, the Academy's faculty comprises industry-experienced creative professionals in graphic design, web design and web development. IADT Online's faculty infuses every virtual classroom with enthusiasm, understanding and real-world perspectives.

Designed around the current, real-world demand for knowledgeable, skilled professionals in a wide range of creative industries, IADT Online's curriculum is continually updated to meet the needs of today's changing global marketplace for creative professionals.

From the time they enroll through the day they graduate, the focus of Academys Career Services Department is to prepare students with the portfolio samples, interviewing skills and confidence to pursue and achieve a rewarding career.

When the latest technology hooks up with the power of a broadband Internet connection, amazing things become possible for motivated students who have the talent to think visually and communicate graphically!

  • Associate of Science in Building Information Modeling
Allied Schools
Allied Schools Considering a new career or need additional job training? Whether you want to train for a new career, advance within your current company, or simply learn new skills to stay competitive in today's job market, Allied's distance education training can help! Because the courses are offered online and through traditional distance education, the stress associated with driving to and attending a live class is eliminated. Start your new career training today, start it with Allied Schools.

  • Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems
Stratford Career Institute
Stratford Career Institute Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.

  • Contractor/Construction Management
Ashworth College
Ashworth College Get the hands-on training and skills it takes to succeed with Ashworth College, a respected, worldwide leader in distance education. Study at the times and places most convenient for you.

  • Associate of Science Degree in Construction Management
Penn Foster Schools
Penn Foster Schools Penn Foster offers affordable, self-paced career-focused distance education programs in fields like business, criminal justice, health services, technology, engineering, paralegal studies and more.

  • Drafting with AutoCAD
ITT - Online
ITT - Online Expand your business knowledge and skills by earning your MBA degree online from ITT Tech. It's where business and technology come together. Bachelor degree and associate degree programs in business are also available. Request more information today!

  • BS - Construction Management