Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Please note: This degree is not 100% online and will require a limited number of on-campus intensives.
Help Communities Run Smoother by Earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Civil engineers have a hand in helping nearly every part of how modern society functions. These are the creative designers, builders, and maintainers of the infrastructure we use every day — from roads, bridges, seaports, and airports to the emergency and disaster relief systems used to keep people safe.
If you want to build and maintain the fabric of modern society, then Liberty’s online Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering can help you launch a rewarding and fulfilling career in this vital field. Our intensives will give you the opportunity to visit Liberty University’s beautiful campus in Central Virginia when it fits into your schedule. This provides valuable hands-on training in topics such as material properties, fluid properties, and surveying and the chance to meet and collaborate with your peers and professors.
Pursuing a degree in civil engineering can open you up to a broad range of career possibilities. Whether you want to help ensure that cities get clean water and energy, or you want to design better, safer roads, a civil engineering degree can give you the skills you need to make a difference.
Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
Our civil engineering program provides preparatory coursework designed to equip students to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. This is the first step in the process of becoming a professional, licensed engineer.
Accreditation
Accreditation provides value to your degree. Companies and organizations looking at your résumé will know that your degree has met certain engineering industry standards. The Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.*
*ABET accredits postsecondary degree-granting programs housed within regionally accredited institutions. They accredit programs only, not degrees, departments, colleges, or institutions.
What Will You Study in Our Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree?
Civil engineers must understand costs, environmental hazards, government regulations, the ability to withstand natural disasters, and the durability of any infrastructure. At Liberty, we will provide you with courses focused on each of these concepts.
You will take 28 engineering courses covering major topics in the field with an emphasis on structural, geotechnical, transportation, and construction engineering to prepare you for a successful career in civil engineering.
Liberty’s B.S. in Civil Engineering also provides courses in:
- Hydraulic engineering
- Project and construction management
- Surveying
- Transportation engineering
Career Opportunities for Civil Engineering Graduates
- Construction manager
- Environmental engineer
- Geotechnical engineer
- Project manager
- Transportation engineer
Benefits of Our Online Civil Engineering Program
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online civil engineering degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Through 2 required on-campus intensive courses, you will meet and collaborate with peers and professors while completing your online degree and gaining valuable hands-on training.
- These flexible, on-campus intensives give you the opportunity to schedule a visit to Liberty University’s beautiful campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
- Our civil engineering bachelor’s degree program will include preparatory coursework designed to equip you to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
Online with required intensives
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
ABET
