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Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering encompasses a wide variety of technological areas that include
environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering.
Civil engineers work with problems such as solid waste disposal, environmental pollution,
water supply and distribution, design of highways and other transportation systems design
and buildings that directly impact the health and economic vitality of people and
communities.

Opportunities

 To continue working with aged Market Outlook for Civil Engineers
infrastructure
US: 2016 - 2026 11%

LA: 2016 - 2026 5 - Stars
US: Avg Salary $84,770
Barriers
LA: Avg Salary $96,573
 Faculty shortage

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