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.
Program Snapshot
How flexible is online learning at KU?
KU’s online degree programs are designed with your busy schedule in mind and offer the flexibility to study wherever — and often whenever — is most convenient for you. Our online courses are taught by the same highly regarded faculty and expert instructors and consist of the same rigorous curriculum and instruction as our on-campus programs.
Why get an online civil engineering degree from KU?
This program offers unmatched opportunities and flexibility. In an average of one to two years for full-time students or four to five years for part-time students, you could earn an online master’s degree designed for working professionals who seek to advance their careers and develop specialized skills in the competitive civil engineering field. The coursework emphasizes real-world application, earning you practical experience that won’t just add to your resume, but strengthen it.
KU is a globally recognized institution and one of just 38 public universities in the AAU, a group of America’s leading research universities. An online master’s in civil engineering from KU signals prestige, quality, and career readiness.
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FAQ: online MCE (Master of Civil Engineering) and MSCE (Master of Science in civil engineering) programs
Applications for the Master of Civil Engineering are open and accepted on a rolling basis. Priority deadlines for the applications for the Master of Science in civil engineering are Dec. 1 for fall and summer admission and Sept. 1 for spring admission. Applications received after these priority deadlines are considered on the basis of rolling review.
Students typically complete this degree in two to five years.
Yes, the online master’s is offered fully remote.
An online student has access to the same financial aid and scholarships as an on-campus student. Check out what support and scholarships you qualify for.
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