Programs

Bachelor's

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering graduates are prepared to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems using principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. They apply engineering design to develop solutions that address public health, safety, and welfare while considering global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. Graduates communicate effectively with diverse audiences, uphold ethical and professional responsibilities, and make informed judgments about the broader impacts of engineering decisions. They work effectively in collaborative teams, develop and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, draw sound conclusions, and continually acquire and apply new knowledge using appropriate learning strategies.

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Degree Program

B.S. in Civil Engineering

College

Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering

Credit Hours

129 Credits (4 Years)

Engineer With Purpose

Learn more about the Civil Engineering program at Texas Tech through expanded course details and student spotlights.

Degree & Course Details

Key Courses

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CE 2301 - Statics

Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, friction, centroids, and moments of inertia.

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Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1452, PHYS 1408 (may be taken concurrently).

CE 3303 - Mechanics of Solids

Theory of stress and strain in elastic and inelastic bodies subject to various conditions of loading.

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Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CE 2301 or ME 2301.

CE 3305 - Mechanics of Fluids

Hydrostatics; dynamics of viscous and nonviscous fluids; resistance to flow; flow in pipes and open channels.

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Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CE 2301 or ME 2301.

CE 3340 - Structural Analysis I

Introduction to the analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures.

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Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CE 3303.

Accelerated B.S. to M.S. in Civil Engineering

Texas Tech’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science to Master of Science in Civil Engineering allows qualified students to apply graduate coursework to both degrees, saving time and tuition while entering the workforce earlier with advanced skills and reduced debt.

Career Paths & Salary Ranges

Our Civil Engineering graduates are making an impact across industries. Explore where our alumni are working and what they're building.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Incoming students are considered for merit scholarships when they apply for admission. Admitted students can find additional internal and external scholarship opportunities through Scholarship Universe.

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Whitacre College of Engineering Scholarships

Support for high‑achieving engineering students demonstrating leadership and academic excellence.

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Civil, Environmental, & Construction Engineering Department Awards

Program‑specific opportunities for students in good academic standing.

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Student Spotlights

Meet a few students sharing their experiences in engineering at Texas Tech.

Abner Rodriguez

Civil Engineering
Esteban Jaramillo

Civil Engineering
Jayden Owsinski

Environmental Engineering

Student Organizations

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME is the largest single resource devoted to the development and dissemination of mechanical engineering information. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers was founded in 1880 as a non-profit educational and technical society. Today, over a century later, the Society's main concern remains in the in-depth coverage of mechanical engineering technology and its interpretation to the public.

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