A South Carolina university recently announced that its trustees approved the addition of three new degree programs, including a bachelor's in civil engineering.

The South Carolina Times and Democrat reports that once the state's commission on higher education gives its authorization, the school will add the three programs. Master's degrees in energy and environmental science, as well as bio-robotics are part of the proposal, which also includes an undergraduate degree in civil engineering.

A school official told the newspaper that the bachelor's degree program will work in conjunction with a larger school within the state.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities for civil engineers should see the largest employment increase out of all the disciplines in the engineering industry. The BLS reports that many civil engineers hold administrative titles, and the primary specialties within the field are structural, water resources, construction and transportation engineering.

President Barack Obama recently introduced a $50 billion plan to fund a national infrastructure project, according to the Wall Street Journal. If the proposal is approved by Congress, the demand for civil engineers will grow significantly as blueprints for highway and rail projects begin to emerge.