Civil Engineering Technology

“I wanted to make a career change and do something I was passionate about, which for me is the environment. So when I decided to go back to school, I looked at several universities and even went so far as to interview faculty to make sure I selected the right one. What I discovered along the way is that UMass Lowell is among a select group of universities with a prestigious engineering program. That really reinforced my decision to attend UMass Lowell.”
Andrea Lindsey, Student

Building and maintaining the critical infrastructure of today’s society demands both technical insight and hands-on experience. The Civil Engineering Technology program delivers on both fronts. Students not only become familiar with the intricacies of load-bearing support, reinforced concrete and continuous spans, but they also gain an understanding of traffic characteristics, water and wastewater treatment, highway development and the legal aspects involved in property law.

Graduates of UMass Lowell's Civil Engineering Technology programs may find themselves in supervisory roles within municipal public works departments, while others may work for construction companies, helping to build highways and bridges in the U.S. and in foreign countries to support the growing global economy.

Associate's Degrees

• A.S. in Civil Engineering Technology

• A.S. in Civil Engineering Technology: Surveying Option

Bachelor's Degrees

• B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology

• B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology: Environmental Option

Related Short-Term Certificate Programs:

• Land Surveying

• Wastewater Treatment

• Water Treatment