Online Master's in Civil Engineering
Program overview: Online graduate program in civil engineering
Pursuing a master’s degree in civil engineering at KU is a great way to enhance your career and earning potential. A master’s degree in civil engineering helps you become a leader in research and service by developing specialized skills in your chosen sub-discipline of civil engineering.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook in civil engineering is expected to grow 7% in the next eight years. The demand for civil engineering professionals is high, and nearly all civil engineering graduates are employed in the field. When you earn a master’s degree online from KU, you’ll be part of a community that focuses on aligning coursework, research, and industry collaboration to prepare students for successful careers. With a customized course load specific to your specialization, the online master’s degree in civil engineering gives graduates a leg up in careers at consulting firms specialized in design and construction and government agencies.
30 required course hours | 100% online | One to five years to complete a full degree | Learn at your own pace
What careers are possible with an online master’s in civil engineering?
Our award-winning faculty equips you with a variety of civil engineering experience in areas like:
- Structural engineering.
- Geotechnical engineering.
- Transportation engineering.
- Water resources engineering.
- Construction management.
The postgraduate courses in civil engineering science are specifically designed with working professionals in mind. The MSCE require 30 credit hours. Credit hours for the MSCE can be completed through coursework only, or can include up to six hours of thesis work or three hours of a research project. Coursework can be outlined by your program director.