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Civil & Environmental Engineering: Professional MS

Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering

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Is this program right for you?

UW-Madison’s accelerated master’s in Civil & Environmental Engineering offers six curriculum paths: Construction Engineering and Management, Structural Engineering, Geological/Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering. Pursue your passion and the gain expertise to join top industry leaders.

  • Accelerated and course-based, so you graduate in only one year, with no thesis required
  • Flexible curriculum and specializations, allowing you to customize your degree program to fit your personal objectives
  • The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s engineering graduate programs are among the nation’s leaders. You earn a degree of distinction from a world-renowned university

Education that works for you

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Professional master’s program from UW–Madison equips you with the latest scientific and technological knowledge and the skills and tools you need to analyze advanced engineering problems.

Program type

Master’s degree

Graduate education in a specific area of expertise

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering

Commitment

3 semesters

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Format

Accelerated

Fast-paced program with higher course load

Face-to-face

On-campus, in-person courses

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for Fall and Spring terms.

STEM opt eligible

Yes

International eligibility

Yes

Application deadlines

Fall 2025

  • Deadline: December 15, 2024

Spring 2026

  • Deadline: September 1, 2025

Fall 2026

  • Deadline: December 15, 2025
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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program or from a recognized international institution or have a bachelor’s degree in a different field of engineering (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, etc.) with relevant undergraduate coursework in the specific area of interest (e.g., environmental, transportation, geological, etc.)
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits of degree
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

November 7, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Results that work for you

Civil & Environmental Engineering: Professional MS

$92.1K

median salary in 20203

Job titles

  • Structural engineers
  • Civil engineers
  • Bridge engineers
  • Environmental engineers
  • Water resources engineers
  • Water/Wastewater engineers
  • Transportation engineers
  • Geotechnical engineers
  • Structural analysis engineers
  • Geotechnical project managers

Top industries

  • Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
  • Nonresidential Building Construction
  • Residential Building Construction
  • State Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals
  • Local Government, Excluding Education and Hospitals
  • Building Equipment Contractors

Top employers

  • CDM Smith
  • HNTB
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Kimley-Horn
  • Boeing
  • Blue Origin
  • AECOM
  • Jacobs Solutions
  • Stantec

18.4%

Projected job growth for civil engineers from 2020-2032. Source: Lightcast™ 2023.

#9

graduate ranking among U.S. public universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

What you’ll learn

The Civil & Environmental Engineering: Professional MS program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip you for success in a variety of engineering fields. Choose a specialization to deepen your expertise and address the world’s pressing infrastructure needs.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →

  • Construction engineering and management
  • Structural engineering
  • Geological/Geotechnical engineering
  • Environmental science and engineering
  • Transportation engineering
  • Water resources engineering

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