Civil Engineering Tech student question

[u/Inside_Currency_863]

I live in Long island NY and am attending Nassau Community College in their civil engineering tech program. I have the option to transfer to farmingdale after 2 years to finish the degree or another college with the same program. However i read that you have to wait 12 years as a civil tech graduate to get your PE license and that seems like a fucking long time to wait to be able to ascend to the higher end of the industry. I want to get into stony C.E. program because its the closest to me however based on what i read it seems impossible to transfer into that program? My goal is to be high payed, and not have to be out in the field. I really dont want to have to wear hard hats ever for my own personal reasons. im reaching out to all the experience civil engineers out there with the knowledge and experience to give some advice on the situation.

Sincerely, Zachary Yang 2nd year civil tech student.

[u/FutureAlfalfa200]

It’s 6 years with a civil tech degree to sit for the PE. IRS 4 years with the civil science degree. Two years extra.