Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering from WMU pursue careers in fields such as planning, management or development. They also have technical, business and human relations knowledge and skills. Graduates have job titles such as construction project engineer, chief executive officer and project engineer.

Yes, in the construction engineering program you will learn through hands-on opportunities.

• Professors incorporate hands-on learning into your coursework, including projects in academic labs.
• WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences has more than 25 student organizations, including Bronco Wind Team, Concrete Canoe Team and Institute of Transportation Engineers. These organizations allow you to compete and network with peers at other institutions while extending your learning.
• Many students also complete internships or co-ops during their time in the program.
• All students complete a Senior Engineering Design capstone project, where you work as a team to address real-world projects.

Yes, there are a number of scholarships available for students enrolled in the construction engineering program at Western. You may also be eligible for additional scholarships from WMU. We encourage you to apply for all scholarships that match your interests, career goals and financial or academic needs. 

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As a construction engineering student, you should enjoy solving problems using math and science and have three and a half years of college preparatory mathematics, including trigonometry, and two years of basic science, such as physics and chemistry.

At Western, you'll start with foundational engineering courses. Once you successfully complete these pre-engineering requirements, you’ll apply to the upper-level professional program where you’ll dive deeper into your specific major.

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Yes, we welcome students who are interested in transferring to WMU from a community college or other college or university. View transfer information and set-up an appointment to meet with an advisor.

Yes! Many students in the aerospace engineering program participate in internships or co-ops during their time at WMU. They are great ways to gain experience. Internships are paid positions in your field. Co-ops are also paid positions and also offer an opportunity to earn credits toward your degree.

As a WMU College of Engineering and Applied Sciences student, you'll also have access to many career development opportunities to be ready to land an internship or co-op.

Your professors and academic advisor can provide more information. 

Western gives you options for receiving academic support in construction engineering. Check with your professors or instructors during office hours to ask questions about your courses or find tutoring via the Bronco Study Zone.

Civil engineering and construction engineering are closely related fields. Civil engineers focus on designing infrastructure such as roads, buildings, bridges, power plants and water systems. Construction engineers figure out how to build the design. As a construction engineering student, you will also learn about construction engineering as you work toward your degree and be prepared to pursue a master's in civil engineering.

Yes, you can pursue an accelerated degree in civil engineering that allows you to complete a master’s degree in civil engineering in one additional year. Weave graduate courses (up to 9 credits) into your WMU undergraduate degree in civil engineering, and earn both your bachelor's and master's degrees. Learn more about accelerated master’s degrees at WMU and view the requirements for the accelerated master’s degree in civil engineering.