Civil Engineering at NJIT
NJIT Makes Your Vision a Concrete Reality
From sustainable cities to infrastructure systems, NJIT’s master’s degree program in civil engineering gives you the expertise to make real-world change. This flexible program prepares professionals and graduates to advance their careers through innovation that reshapes how we live and move.
#1
Upward Mobility
Forbes: Nation’s Best
$95,890
Engineer Median Salary
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
#8
Top U.S. Engineering School
College Factual
#11
Career Placement
The Princeton Review
NJIT Makes the World Move Forward
Civil engineers create solutions that shape the public good. At NJIT, you’ll gain the technical expertise and leadership mindset to manage critical projects—bridges, water systems, transportation networks and more.
A Civil Engineering Program That Makes Connections for You
Learn from industry-experienced faculty and join a program ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report. NJIT partners with regional firms and agencies to create workforce-ready graduates who innovate, build and lead.
Learn By Doing on Campus
Hands-on labs, applied research and faculty-guided projects build the skills that employers want. NJIT graduates step confidently into roles at engineering firms, the EPA and public agencies.
More Labs. More Ways to
Make It Happen.
Learning is more than sitting through lectures. At NJIT, it’s about getting your hands dirty to solve real problems. Our 60-plus labs and research centers are packed with the same tools and technologies used by industry professionals, giving you the space to design, build, test and compete in challenges like the Student Steel Bridge Contest. Make your education real from the start.
Explore NJIT’s Civil Engineering Teaching Labs
Hydraulics Lab
Hands-on experiments and modeling prepare students to solve real-world fluid and hydraulic challenges.
Geotechnical Teaching Lab
Students use advanced tools to analyze soil behavior and conduct geotechnical research.
Strength of Materials Lab
Students study stress and deformation to solve structural problems with precision.
High-Performance Concrete Lab
Innovative testing and materials research drive advancements in concrete performance.
Computer Lab
24/7 access to industry software supports design, simulation and environmental work.
Environmental Teaching Lab
Students explore pollution, water treatment and waste management through applied research.
NJIT MAKES
Civil Engineers
At NJIT, classroom learning meets real-world impact. From your first experience, you’ll gain the tools and industry exposure to shape the spaces and systems that support everyday life. Our approach to experiential learning helps meet regional needs to be an engaged university with a positive impact.
Whether you’re building bridges, cities or your career, NJIT gives you the tools to make it happen.
2,600+ Industry Connections to Make
Build your career from day one at NJIT through real-world experience with 2,600-plus employer partners. Internships and co-ops include opportunities at industry leaders like PECO, BioCentriq, Stanley Consultant and Wood PLC.
Make a Schedule That Works for You
Designed for working professionals, our M.S. in critical infrastructure systems offers evening, on-campus classes just once per week. This empowers employers to invest in employee growth without disruption.
Small Classes. Personalized Learning
Work closely with faculty and peers in small, interactive classes. Get direct feedback, hands-on experience and career-ready skills that help you stand out.
Bridge Program for Non-Engineering Majors
Don’t have a civil or environmental engineering background? NJIT offers conditional admission and a custom bridge program to help you meet prerequisites and make the leap into graduate studies.
Your Next Steps Start at NJIT
At NJIT you dont earn a degree. You make your future. From building sustainable cities to leading major infrastructure projects, it all starts with your next step. NJIT makes your future possible. Shape it with us.