Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Elevate your career with Purdue University's online Master's in Civil Engineering (MSCE). Choose from three cutting-edge tracks: Infrastructure, Resiliency and Sustainability; Sustainable Water; or Smart Mobility. Consistently ranked among the top 2 in Best Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering Programs. Tailor your curriculum to meet your professional goals with three interdisciplinary tracks.

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Overview
Build you skillset with three interdisciplinary tracks

Purdue University’s esteemed online Master’s in Civil Engineering program is ranked #2 by U.S. News and World Report (2021-2023). Our curriculum covers structural engineering, infrastructure, transportation tech, and hydrology. Choose from three interdisciplinary tracks: Infrastructure, Resiliency and Sustainability; Sustainable Water; or Smart Mobility.

#2
Best Online Master’s in Civil Engineering Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2024).
30
number of credits required
$833
Cost per credit hour

Program Specifics

Learn more about the Master of Science in Civil Engineering

The online degree offers a non-thesis plan of study that requires 30 credit hours to complete.

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30 credit hours are required to complete the online MSCE.

Please visit the program website for further information

Online MSCE : Burke Graduate Program : Academics – Lyles School of Civil Engineering – Purdue University

$833 per credit hour
$25,000 program total

Domestic students and permanent residents may qualify for the following types of financial aid:

Career Outcomes

102,823
Unique Job Postings
8.7%
projected growth
$120.7k
Median Advertised salaries

Top Job Titles

  • Structural Engineers
  • Project Engineers
  • Engineering Managers
  • Engineers
  • Civil Engineers

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