Differences between Construction Engineering Technology and Civil engineers?
February 8th, 2010I applied to the University of Toledo (in Ohio) and I wanted to major in Civil engineering, but they said they admitted me to Construction Engineering Technology. So what are the Differences between Construction Engineering Technology and Civil engineers. And if I pursue a career in one of these chosen areas, what could I expect as a Salary? and which one will I have some days at a desk and others on site?
Do not make a career choice based on how much money you will earn because you will just be disappointed in the end.
Having said that, civil engineering and CET are very different. Civil engineering majors design things. CET majors build them. As a CET major, you will not get to design things. You will be responsible for building a project designed by the civil engineer. You will be charged with coming up with cheaper ways to build better products. You will most likely be in charge of construction, but you’ll probably be supervised by a civil engineer. Both CET majors and civil engineering majors will have days at a desk and on site. A CET major will probably have more time on site as they usually work for construction companies. A CET degree is easier to earn as it’s not nearly math intensive as a civil engineering degree.
If you want to be a civil engineer and design stuff, than I’d advise to switch your major. If you want to be outside more, than I’d advise that you continue on in the CET program.
The Graduate Certificate in Technology Commercialization provides students with a variety of opportunities to learn commercialization skills in an academic/real world environment that combines theory and practice. Students participate in our living laboratory academic program to experience the entire spectrum of the commercialization process: invention, product development, technical and market feasibility analysis, intellectual property acquisition, business planning, and venture funding while potentially becoming stakeholders in a new technology venture. They are also eligible to apply for summer internships sponsored by industry partners to give them additional experience in taking a new technology to market. Visit http://www.usc.edu/org/techalliance/NewVentureSupport.htm for more information.
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