Program Overview

Civil Engineering Technology

Program Overview

Civil engineers design and build important parts of our infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, dams, and water supply systems. As a student in Madison College's Civil Engineering Technology program, you will train to assist engineers and land surveyors in:

• Planning: Determine the scope of the project, what data will be required to complete the project, the most appropriate technique to gather the required data, and review agencies that will be involved in the project.
• Scheduling: Determine the schedule of the design and construction phases of a project, prepare for public meetings, and identify meeting dates.
• Designing: Use design software to prepare plans for transportation projects, municipal sewer and water projects, and land development projects.
• Estimating: Perform estimates of quantities used in a project, as well as the expected cost of engineering projects.
• Surveying: Perform field surveys for design and construction of engineering projects, land developments, and retracement surveys, including route surveys, topographic surveys, and subdivision surveys.
• Observing and Inspecting Construction: Observe the construction of highways, bridges, buildings, and other structures to ensure they are constructed in accordance with the engineers' plan, as well as perform material testing to ensure materials are in accordance with design specifications.

Program Details

• Program Number:
• Your Degree: Associate Degree
• Area of Study: Architecture and Engineering
• Delivery Method: 100% In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 67 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
• Financial Aid Available: Yes
• Program Transfers: Yes

What You'll Pay

• Estimated Program Cost: $11,763.33
• View Tuition and Fees: Tuition and Fees
• Financial Aid: Applying for financial aid and scholarships help you pay for your education.
• Learn About Paying for College: Paying for College

Curriculum and Experience

First Semester

• Methods In Civil Engineering (2 credits)
• Intro To CAD for Civil Engineering (2 credits)
• Aggregates And Concrete (2 credits)
• Survey 1 (3 credits)
• College Mathematics (3 credits)
• Psychology Of Human Relations (3 credits)

Second Semester

• Civil Drawing 1 (3 credits)
• Survey 2 (3 credits)
• Soils (2 credits)
• Statics and Mechanics for Civil Engineering (2 credits)
• Career Development (1 credit)
• Written Communication (3 credits)
• Economics (3 credits)

Third Semester

• Strength of Materials for Civil Engineering (2 credits)
• Civil Drawing 2 (2 credits)
• Survey 3 (3 credits)
• Stormwater Management (2 credits)
• Legal Elements Engineering (2 credits)
• Technical Reporting (3 credits)
• Elective (3 Credits)

Fourth Semester

• Estimating (3 credits)
• Project (3 credits)
• Construction Materials (2 credits)
• Intro to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) (2 credits)
• Water Supply and Sewerage (2 credits)
• Elective (3 Credits)

Admission

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Apply Now – Secure Your Spot on the Waiting List!

• This program is high demand and currently operating on a waiting list.
• Submitting your application now ensures you’re considered as soon as a spot becomes available.
• Program Capacity: 21 spots
• Term: Fall
• Estimated Wait Time: 0-1 year
• Eligibility: This program is available to in-state residents only

Application Dates

• Fall 2025: Application open, Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
• Fall 2026: Application available on September 15, 2025, Application completion deadline is August 31, 2026

Admission Requirements

• All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
• 1. Admission Application: The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
• 2. Education Completion: Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
  • High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
  • GED/HSED completion
  • College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
    • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
    • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
• 3. Residency Requirement: Per Wisconsin Statute TCS-10 because this program has a waitlist:
  • Out-of-state residents (except Minnesota residents*) are not eligible for admission consideration to this program
  • Non-district state residents
    • May only be considered after January 1 for the upcoming fall term
    • *Minnesota residents are considered non-district state residents for admission purposes

Transfer Opportunities

• UW System Schools:
  • UW Oshkosh
  • UW Platteville
• Wisconsin Private Schools:
  • Concordia University
  • Edgewood College
  • Lakeland University
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering
• Out-of-State Schools:
  • Bellevue University
  • Capella University
  • Colorado State University Global Campus
  • Franklin University

Career Outcomes

• MATC Civil Engineering Technology program graduates are prepared to:
  • Communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written format.
  • Apply civil engineering design principles to all facets of planning an engineering project.
  • Demonstrate and apply fundamental surveying skills.
  • Operate technical computer software, hardware, and instruments to perform civil engineering procedures.
  • Perform fundamental construction materials tests.
  • Demonstrate professional work ethics and positive interpersonal skills in the workplace.
  • Assume responsibility for continuing education to remain current in the civil engineering profession.

Graduate Summary

• Graduate Report Summary Overview Count
• Percents| 2022| 2023| 2024
• Number of Program Graduates| 9| 8| 7
• Number of Surveys Sent| 9| 8| 7
• Number of Surveys Returned| 6| 6| 4
• Percent of Surveys Returned| | |
• Available for Employment| 6| 6| 3
• Percent Available for Employment| 100.0%| 100.0%| 75.0%
• Not in Labor Market| | |
• Percent Not in Labor Market| 0.0%| 0.0%| 25.0%

Graduate Employers

• Graduate Employers for academic year: 2024
• Employer(s)| Job Title| City*| State**| Positions
• Dashiell Corp| CAD Specialist| Fitchburg| |
• Madison Gas & Electric| Right of Way Specialist| | |
• Mi-Tech Services Inc| Engineer| | |

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