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Civil Engineering Technology AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A40140

The Civil Engineering Technology curriculum provides training for technicians in the various aspects of land development:

  • Site and feasibility studies
  • Preliminary and final design calculations
  • As-built analysis
  • Construction materials testing
  • Construction administration
  • Other land-development process functions

Course work includes the following:

  • Drainage and erosion control
  • Statics and strength of materials
  • Construction materials testing
  • Site design and site surveying
  • CAD and GIS software  

Graduates should qualify for jobs such as CAD designers, construction materials testing technicians, construction administrators and many others. Graduates also have transfer opportunities to pursue BS degrees at any of these universities:

  • UNC-Charlotte (Civil Engineering Technology)
  • East Carolina University (Industrial Technology)
  • North Carolina A&T State University (Geomatics)
  • Old Dominion University (Civil Engineering Technology)
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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,244.00
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
Total Credits
69
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Surveyor
    40386.28
    Starting Salary
    68925.15
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Architectural and Civil Drafter
    39211.46
    Starting Salary
    61522.96
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Construction Manager
    44012.73
    Starting Salary
    81899.36
    Median Annual Wage
    12%
    Growth*
  • Cost Estimator
    44320.17
    Starting Salary
    74762.32
    Median Annual Wage
    3%
    Growth*
  • Geological Technician, Except Hydrologic Technician
    34153.60
    Starting Salary
    52436.80
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Surveying and Mapping Technician
    33855.89
    Starting Salary
    49060.60
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Civil Engineering Technician
    38788.50
    Starting Salary
    60557.08
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Nuclear Technician
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    Starting Salary
    101753.60
    Median Annual Wage
    1%
    Growth*
  • Traffic Technician
    36296.00
    Starting Salary
    52249.60
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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