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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
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
    47705.05
    Starting Salary
    68479.31
    Median Annual Wage
    14%
    Growth*
  • Architectural and Civil Drafter
    47271.86
    Starting Salary
    66605.60
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Construction Manager
    65523.54
    Starting Salary
    101408.20
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Cost Estimator
    39328.59
    Starting Salary
    78906.80
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Geological Technician, Except Hydrologic Technician
    28564.45
    Starting Salary
    43481.18
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Surveying and Mapping Technician
    38957.57
    Starting Salary
    50212.46
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Civil Engineering Technician
    38555.41
    Starting Salary
    61333.02
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Nuclear Technician
    100338.50
    Starting Salary
    126206.00
    Median Annual Wage
    28%
    Growth*
  • Traffic Technician
    38754.23
    Starting Salary
    53120.22
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
Wake County USA *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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