Civil Engineering at Boise State
Engineering Tomorrow’s Infrastructure in the Mountain West
Civil engineers design, build, and improve the systems that support our communities — from bridges and roads to clean water and sustainable cities. At Boise State, our civil engineering students gain the technical knowledge and hands-on experience needed to solve today’s infrastructure challenges and lead tomorrow’s innovations.
Civil Engineering at Boise State University is an expansive discipline. Boise State offers a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an overview of environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources. Modern laboratories and computing facilities allow students to tackle innovative solutions to modern infrastructure issues while partnering with other Boise State departments such as Geosciences, Public Policy and Administration, Community and Regional Planning, and Political Science.
Boise State’s Civil Engineering Club allows students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering through club activities, including the AISC Steel Bridge, ASCE Concrete Canoe, and ASCE Sustainable Solutions.
Why Choose Boise State Civil Engineering?
Hands-on Learning from Day One: Join project-based courses, ASCE competitions like Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoe, and community-focused engineering design.
Industry Partnerships: Connect with Idaho DOT, regional consulting firms, and local agencies for internships, research, and job placement.
State-of-the-Art Labs: Work in our geotechnical, air quality, and structural testing labs.
Personalized Advising: Get guidance from faculty mentors to tailor your path – structural, water, transportation, geotechnical, or environmental engineering.
Career Outcomes: Our graduates are hired by top engineering firms, agencies, and graduate schools many before graduation.
Accreditation
The Civil Engineering undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.