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Civil Engineering Program

Learn about our undergraduate program in civil engineering.

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Environmental Engineering Program

Learn about our undergraduate program in environmental engineering.

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Graduate Program

Learn about our MS and PhD programs.

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Civil engineering at Iowa

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$ 77,370

mean annual wage in Iowa, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

98 %

placement rate within seven months of graduation.

53,700

new job openings by 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Senior Design Experience

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Over 200 projects in 80 communities in service and outreach to Iowans

CEE News

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Passing the Torch: IIHR welcomes next generation of water research innovators

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering
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Iowa study reveals surprising impacts of personal care products

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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New honors named for CEE's Lee

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Internships and co-ops are shaping Iowa engineering students

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Iowa image competition captures 'hands-on side' of research

Friday, December 5, 2025
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American Water Works Association names Iowa undergrad 'Student of the Year'

Monday, November 10, 2025
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Alumnus Richard Smith donates $7.7M to University of Iowa College of Engineering

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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A monumental homage: Students build tribute to 1920s corn creations

Friday, September 26, 2025
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Bacteria attached to charcoal could help keep an infamous ‘forever chemical’ out of waterways

Friday, September 26, 2025
The Conversation
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Hua wins honor for investigation of PCBs in school buildings

Thursday, August 21, 2025

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Johnson County Historic Poor Farm Open House

Saturday, August 8, 2026 3:00pm to 7:30pm
Johnson County Historic Poor Farm

Join us for the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm Open House!

Throughout the event, attendees can enjoy kids activities, food vendors, tabling and resource-sharing from partner organizations, and cover crop and farm equipment exploration.

Attendees are encouraged to check out the Global Food Project farmers market, which will take place on the east side of the Dairy Barn from 3 - 5:30pm. The farmers market accepts cash, debit and credit cards, SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC, and Senior Vouchers...

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Engineering Welcome Fair

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Seamans Center

Engineering students are invited to join us for the annual Engineering Student Welcome Fair on Tuesday, September 1, from 4:00–6:00 PM on S. Capitol Street outside the Seamans Center (with a backup rain location of the Seamans Center Lobby).

This is your chance to:

Learn about student organizations within the College of Engineering

Connect with campus resources that support your success

Network with select employers

Meet fellow engineering students and get involved

Enjoy free snacks and giveaways!

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