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)
27th
UA’s ranking, public colleges and universities
(Center for World University Rankings)
$1.6 million
annual research expenditures (2023)
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)
Impacts Beyond Campus
“Such activities not only enrich students' educational experiences but also have the potential to influence the future of architectural design toward greater sustainability and efficiency.“
Assistant professor of Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics Hee-Jeong Kim