Civil & Environmental Engineering: Professional MS
Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering
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, Geosystems Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Transportation Engineering, and Water Resources. Pursue your passion and gain the 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
Degree awarded
Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Commitment
3 semesters
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Format
Accelerated
Face-to-face
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for Fall and Spring terms.
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
Yes
Supports F-1 Visa
Yes
Learn moreApplication deadlines
Spring 2027
- Deadline: September 1, 2026
Fall 2027
- Deadline: December 15, 2026
Admissions and events
Program requirements
Application materials required
June 16, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Program Pop-In: Pre-Application Course Planning
Didn’t study engineering at UW-Madison as an undergrad? Learn what courses engineering students typically take and how to compare that with your own background so you can identify what you already know and any areas to strengthen before applying.
Register now →June 23, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Ask Me Anything: International Student Edition
Have questions about studying as an international student? Bring them! This live Q&A covers UW’s Accelerated Engineering Master’s Programs, the application process, and the student experience. No registration required.
Register now →July 7, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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Have questions about studying as an international student? Bring them! This live Q&A covers UW’s Accelerated Engineering Master’s Programs, the application process, and the student experience. No registration required.
Register now →July 15, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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Register now →July 28, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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Civil & Environmental Engineering: Professional MS
$99,590
Median salary in 2024, Lightcast™
Job titles
Top industries
Top employers
10.1%
Projected job growth for civil engineers from 2024-2034. Source: Lightcast™ 2024
#11
graduate ranking for civil engineering among U.S. public universities
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
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.
- Construction engineering and management
- Structural engineering
- Geosystems engineering
- Environmental science and engineering
- Transportation engineering
- Water resources
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