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  • Merge your career into the fast lane by studying with expert faculty who use their professional experience and advanced degrees to design hands-on learning that gives you real-world experience.
  • Learn hands-on in highway technician classes at the SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant or our Elkhorn Campus to develop the design and inspection skills you’ll need on the job.
  • Build your professional network by studying with skilled faculty, collaborating with classmates, working with industry partners on real-world projects, joining the Civil Engineering club and meeting professional alumni guest speakers.
  • Flexible course scheduling allows you to work in the industry while you take night and weekend transportation engineering courses available in your third- and fourth-semester.
Program Credits
65
LOCATION
Elkhorn Campus, SC Johnson iMET Center
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $11,162
Books and Supplies: $5,112
Start Dates
Fall
Salary Outlook
$61,048
Career Opportunities:
Transportation Engineering Technician, Civil Engineering Technician, Engineering Construction Technician, Land Surveyor, Public Works Inspector

Civil Engineering Technology – Highway Technology Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Certificates include a streamlined set of courses in a specific program area, providing a set of industry-recognized skills preparing students for entry-level employment. Certificate opportunities in this pathway include:

Material Testing Inspector

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

Civil Engineering Technology – Highway Technology

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.