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If you love the outdoors and the idea of not being chained to a desk, the SCTCC Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology program may be the perfect fit for you.

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DEGREES IN Land Surveying/Civil Engineering

Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Associate of Applied Science

AAS
The AAS prepares students for careers as engineering/surveying technicians with options for civil engineering design, boundary surveying, computer application, materials testing, estimating, construction surveying, and more.
Course List

By the Numbers

70
Credits

Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Diploma

DIP
The Diploma gives students the technical skills for careers as engineering/surveying technicians with options for civil engineering design, boundary surveying, computer application, materials testing, estimating, construction surveying, and more.
Course List

By the Numbers

63
Credits

Why Choose This Program

In our program, students will learn surveying and computer-aided drafting (CAD) techniques, along with design and construction practices that involve sewer, water, streets, roads, and land surveying. Graduates will be skilled in modern surveying equipment, computer applications, computer-aided drafting and design, and surveying methods.

As an essential part of city, county, state, and federal infrastructure, you can put a Land Surveying and Civil Engineering degree to work for government agencies like the MN Department of Transportation, Department of Natural Resources, counties, and larger cities.

You could also follow a career path with private engineering firms, surveying firms, highway or road contractors, and utility contractors.

100%
2023 Program Placement Rate
$39
Minnesota Median Wage

Placement rate is self-reported data of graduates available for work in field of study up to one year post graduation. Wage data is from Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). SCTCC Consumer Information.

From Degree to Career

When you choose the Land Surveying/Civil Engineering program at SCTCC, you’ll gain skills that will directly transfer to the workplace. There are several employers in the St. Cloud area that have hired graduates of the program including Douglas County, Benton County, Sherburne County, Ramsey County, Mcleod County, Stearns County, City of St. Cloud, MN Department of Transportation, Westwood Professional Services, SEH, Stantec, Widseth, Bogart-Pederson, and more.

To prepare our students for the workforce, we teach them the skills needed to be successful in their future careers. Our graduates know how to use engineering design software and CAD skills in the creation of infrastructure plans and properly operate surveying instruments.

We ensure students have the ability to review, interpret, and understand computations, field methods, and design procedures of Civil Engineering and Land Surveying before graduation. At SCTCC, students also develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities and know how to work successfully as a team member.

Quick Glance
  • Use engineering design software and CAD skills in the creation of infrastructure plans 
  • Operate surveying instruments properly 
  • Ability to review, interpret, and understand computations, field methods, and design procedures of Civil Engineering and Land Surveying 
  • Develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities 
  • Work successfully as a team member


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Types of Careers

When graduating from our SCTCC Land Surveying and Civil Engineering program, students have the ability to choose the path they want to take. Our graduates work as Surveying Technicians, Civil Engineering Technicians, and/or CAD Technicians.

Potential Employers

Students have opportunities working in a variety of places. Our graduates have worked with government agencies on the city, county, state, and federal levels. When working at the state level, students have worked with MnDOT and the DNR.

SCTCC graduates have also worked with private organizations like engineering, surveying, and material testing firms. Students have found employment opportunities with private road, highway, and utility contractors.

With a degree in Land Surveying and Civil Engineering, graduates have also worked with CAD drafters and designers, construction inspectors, and even materials testing technicians.

A day in the life of an SCTCC Land Surveying and Civil Engineering graduate often looks like using their skills of engineering design and CAD in the creation of infrastructure plans or working outdoors performing surveying tasks.

Quick Glance

Types of Careers

  • Land Surveying Technician 
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • CAD Technician

Potential Employers

  • Government Agencies: City, County, State (MnDOT, DNR), and Federal 
  • Private: Engineering, Surveying firms, materials testing firms, highway/road contractors, and utility contractors 
  • CAD Drafter/Designer 
  • Construction Inspector 
  • Materials Testing Technician
  • Surveyor

With the skills students gain in our Land Surveying / Civil Engineering program, the employment opportunities they find are outstanding. SCTCC graduates have accepted employment with the following public and private companies: 

  • MN Department of Transportation 
  • Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, Inc. 
  • Widseth 
  • Bogart, Pederson, and Associates 
  • Westwood Professional Services 
  • O’Malley and Kron Surveyors 
  • Kramer, Leas, Deleo 
  • Hakanson Anderson 
  • Kraemer Trucking & Excavating 
  • Carlson McCain, Inc.  
  • Stantec Engineering 
  • Bolten & Menk, Inc. 
  • Bollig Engineering, Inc. 
  • WHKS, Inc. 
  • City of St. Cloud 
  • City of Rochester 

Our graduates also work at various counties across the state of Minnesota, such as: 

  • Benton County 
  • Sherburne County 
  • Ramsey County 
  • Anoka County 
  • Mcleod County 
  • Stearns County 
  • Douglas County 
  • Morrison County

Students who complete the Land Survey/Civil Engineering program at SCTCC can transfer easily to St. Cloud State University for a bachelor's degree in Land Surveying & Mapping Science.

A dual-enrollment option with St. Cloud State University offers a path to a bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying while taking classes at SCTCC to save time and tuition costs. Please contact the SCTCC Land Survey/Civil Engineering instructors if you're interested in the dual enrollment option.

Students who complete the Land Surveying/Civil Engineering program at SCTCC can transfer easily to Minnesota State University Moorhead for a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management.

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Students choose SCTCC for a lot of reasons, but saving money is one reason we hear from almost every student at SCTCC. We’ve got a breakdown of the costs for the program, along with information on financial aid and scholarships. This program requires laptops. Find information on required specifications and instructions for purchasing a SCTCC Standard Laptop Bundle

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SCTCC is the best value with tuition at $6124. MinnState university is $9959. UofM is $14962. MN private university is $50979. *Based on average 2024 tuition & fees for 15 credits or full-time for an academic year. Some institutions charge additional fees.  Fees vary by program. For exact costs, contact the institution that interests you. The listed costs do not include room & board.
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Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Instructors

Sean Clark

Sean Clark

Land Surveying/Civil Engineer Instructor

SClark@sctcc.edu
320-308-5012
Jacob Mackedanz

Jacob Mackedanz

Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Instructor

jacob.mackedanz@sctcc.edu
320-308-5061

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