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Civil Engineering Program

Learn about our undergraduate program in civil engineering.

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Environmental Engineering Program

Learn about our undergraduate program in environmental engineering.

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Graduate Program

Learn about our MS and PhD programs.

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Civil engineering at Iowa

Environmental engineering at Iowa.

$ 77,370

mean annual wage in Iowa, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

98 %

placement rate within seven months of graduation.

53,700

new job openings by 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Senior Design Experience

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Over 110 projects in 35 communities in service and outreach to Iowans

CEE Events

Environmental Engineering and Science Graduate Seminar

Friday, March 27, 2026 1:30pm to 2:20pm
Seamans Center

Rick Fosse, Emeritus Professor of Practice, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Iowa, former Iowa City Public Works Director, will be presenting, In the Hot Seat, Communicating with the Press and in the Courtroom.

College Events

Maker Breaks: Pi Day Celebration!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Seamans Center

Take a break and get creative with monthly, themed crafts. Each activity takes only 10 to 20 minutes. Stop by at any time during the 1.5-hour session and explore your creativity!

Celebrate circles and the magic of Pi! Make your own Pi-themed buttons and enjoy free apple pie bites.

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Dance with a Stranger: Art and Engineering Collaborations

Thursday, March 12, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Dance with a Stranger: Art and Engineering Collaborations
Talks and a panel discussion with researchers who work and teach across art and engineering

Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Location: Visual Arts Building, E125
The event will begin promptly at 4 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. People from all disciplines are warmly welcome.

Speakers:
Prof. Liz McTernan (Sculpture & Intermedia)
Prof. Larry Weber (Hydroscience & Engineering)
Prof. Steve McGuire (Jewelry & Metal Arts)
Prof. Terry...

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