Civil Engineering Technology - Surveying Major (CETS)

A surveyor enjoys diverse responsibilities as part of his or her everyday routine. Graduates can be found outdoors collecting data, in the office preparing project plans, and in the field networking with public and private sector clients. The program coursework includes operating state of the art surveying equipment and computer software in conjunction with the fundamentals of civil and site design. Students will graduate with specialized knowledge of boundary resolution, subdivision design, Geographical Information Systems, and the Global Positioning System.

Graduates will be prepared to:

• prepare subdivision and site plans

• operate high-tech survey equipment

• conduct topographical and boundary surveys

• lead field crews

• utilize Global Positioning Satellites for data acquisition

Awards:

• Ohio Board of Regents Program Excellence Award

• Recognized by State of Ohio Board of Registration for Engineers and Surveyors

Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History:

Northern Kentucky University as part of a 3+1 articulation BS degree leading to Professional Registration as a Professional Surveyor in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky

Sample Co-op Employers:

American Land Surveys

Ambercrombie & Associates

City of Cincinnati: MSD, Waterworks, Highway Engineering

Bayer & Becker Engineers

Kleingers & Associates

Viox and Viox Engineers and Surveyors

Co-op Salaries:

$9.00 - $14.50/hour

Employment Outlook:

With the explosion of technology enveloping the surveying profession, the graduates of the surveying major will find numerous opportunities upon graduation.

Graduate Salary Projections:

$25,000 - $35,000