Why Study Civil Engineering at OCC?
Studying Civil Engineering prepares you to design and build essential infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems that support communities. It offers strong career opportunities in a high-demand field and provides a pathway to transfer to a four-year engineering program and become a licensed engineer.
What You Will Learn
In an Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, you will learn the fundamentals of engineering, including drafting, surveying, and the design of structures such as roads, bridges, and buildings. You will also develop skills in mathematics, physics, engineering software, and problem-solving, preparing you to transfer to a four-year engineering program or begin a technical career in the engineering field.
Core skills and competencies include:
- Engineering design fundamentals
- Technical drawing and CAD skills
- Surveying and site measurement
- Structural analysis basics
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Application of math and physics in engineering
- Use of engineering software and tools
Where Passion Becomes a Career
Civil Engineering majors typically pursue careers in designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water systems, and buildings, working as civil engineers, structural engineers, or construction managers. Graduates also find opportunities in consulting, government agencies, and environmental or transportation sectors, with some advancing to graduate study or professional licensure for specialized engineering roles.
Transfer Opportunities
Credits earned at Ocean County College transfer to four-year colleges and universities, giving students the flexibility to continue their education at accredited institutions.
Connect with our Transfer Services team to ensure a smooth path to your bachelor’s degree.
At A Glance
The Civil Engineering Concentration offers three tracks to accommodate students at different levels of preparation. Choose the track that best reflects your current skills and academic goals.
Algebra Track: For students who need to build foundational math skills before advancing to higher-level coursework. This track provides the mathematical groundwork necessary to progress toward calculus and engineering coursework.
Precalculus Track: Designed for students with a solid algebra background who are preparing to move into calculus. This track bridges foundational math and the technical coursework required for civil engineering transfer programs.
Calculus Track: Ideal for students who are ready to begin calculus immediately. This track is the most direct pathway toward transfer to a four-year civil engineering program and is recommended for students with strong math preparation.
Cost
For Ocean County Residents
Summer – $206 per credit
Effective Fall – $216.00 per credit
Modality
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Academic Pathways
This program is designed to transfer. Where you go next is up to you! After earning your degree at OCC, seamlessly transfer your credits to a four-year college or university, setting the stage for continued academic and career success.
Associate
Build a technical foundation in CAD and surveying while preparing for entry-level roles as an engineering technician or site inspector.
Bachelors
Transfer to a four-year engineering program to specialize in structural, transportation, or environmental engineering and prepare for professional licensure (PE).
Career
Enter a high-growth field to design, manage, and maintain the critical infrastructure projects that define modern society.
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