A coastal engineering program may focus on developing skills and abilities that can help graduates find ecological solutions that are environmentally friendly. While studying issues such as rising sea levels and how changing climate alters marine habitats, students may learn how to unravel existing coastal puzzles.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.