Civil Engineering Technology Associate in Science
Program Overview
The Civil Engineering Technology program is designed for those students who wish immediate job placement prior to or after graduation. This program also satisfies many of the civil engineering freshman and sophomore requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree offered by certain universities. Consult your Civil Engineering advisor prior to registration.
| Estimated tuition cost: | $7,447.86 |
| Program credits: | 63 |
| Estimated time to complete: | 2+ years |
See a complete course list
See a course sequence guide
Online and In-person Learning
MDC offers learning options to suit your needs, including MDC LIVE, a 100% virtual learning environment with live faculty lectures, MDC Online where you learn at your own pace, in-person classroom instruction, and blended learning.
Career Prospects
Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.
Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.
4,156 Cost Estimators are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 1.2% over the next four years.
Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data.
96 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 5.2% over the next four years.
Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.
834 Surveyors are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 3.1% over the next four years.
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
5,959 Civil Engineers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 3.9% over the next four years.
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
2,619 Architectural and Civil Drafters are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 1.4% over the next four years.
Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
581 Civil Engineering Technicians are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 2.9% over the next four years.
Paying for College
An education at Miami Dade College is more affordable than you might think. Learn more about our tuition rates and see why more than 90 percent of our graduates finish their course of studies without incurring any student debt.
Apply for Financial Aid
Even if you are not sure you will be eligible for financial aid, you should apply because that's the only way to find out. Apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or go to MDC's financial aid page.
Scholarships
As an MDC student, you may be eligible for a number of scholarships, grants and awards that will help you pay for college. These are awards that you don’t have to pay back. Explore the options available to you on the Scholarships page.