From the Ground Up
Earthquake-proof design, traffic control, water distribution - the research and career possibilities are endless.
Think Big, and Build a Solid Foundation
Study civil engineering, architectural engineering or engineering mechanics at the highly ranked University of Arizona in a department that has been educating civil engineers for more than a century.
Join the UA Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Mechanics. Collaborate with renowned faculty across campus to solve complex problems critical to society – including seismic safety, flood prevention, traffic control, water treatment and sustainable construction.
Earn your bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in an industry-focused UA Engineering program that values interdisciplinary collaboration and personalized instruction, with job placement rates upwards of 90%.
Prepare for a future with myriad possibilities. The world awaits you!
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By the Numbers
Top 10
most desirable majors for the 2020s
(Business Insider)
#15
best civil engineering graduate program, public schools ranking
(U.S. News & World Report)
$2.9M
annual research expenditures (2025)
13th
13th most in-demand college major, civil engineering
(Indeed)
91%
student job placement on graduation
Top 10
“best buy” public universities
(Fiske Guide to Colleges)
Engineering for the Greater Good
“The idea of a growing community brings me joy... A career in civil engineering would allow me to make both people and places more accessible.“
Civil engineering undergrad Ilianna Juarez