Civil Engineering

Master of Engineering (M.E.) – Civil Engineering

Online Civil Engineering Masters Degree

Career Opportunities

The Master in Engineering – Civil Engineering provides you with the skills and knowledge to handle the new engineering problems that arise from our industrial-oriented society. By becoming a more environmentally-educated engineer, you will be well situated to pursue green positions, helping with areas such as water purification, flow, containment and transport. Consulting firms, industrial firms, and governmental agencies want engineers with advanced training in water resources engineering, systems analysis and optimization, hydrology, hydraulics, and civil engineering infrastructure.

Civil engineers with a focus on water resource management are needed in a global marketplace, though specific career opportunities depend on the desired region and job market. As a civil engineering graduate you’ll find outstanding employment prospects in public works, private consulting or regulatory organizations, and government or military agencies.

In a recent study conducted by EMSI, it was determined that civil engineering is among the top 25 occupations facing potential skill shortages. This suggests that workers have failed to acquire the education employers are looking for. Prepare yourself to meet market demand with a Civil Engineering master's degree.

You are encouraged to ask instructors about prominent regions for degree application and salary ranges. Professors may be able to connect you to valuable career resources, including job opportunities with private organizations or public agencies.

Who Should Earn This Degree

  • Engineers interested in working for consulting firms, government agencies, the military, and manufacturers involved in the management and development of water resources.
  • Engineers interested in sales, teaching, and research related to water resource management and development.

Questions? Ask us.

We'll be in touch within 2 business days.

- or contact -

Mike Macklin
(970) 491-7583
michael.macklin@colostate.edu

Receive periodic emails about this program.

Before applying or for academic advising questions:

Laurie Alburn
Civil Engineering
(970) 491-5844
lalburn@engr.colostate.edu

Degree at a Glance

Delivery

Online. On-campus attendance is not required to complete this program.

Total credits

Plan C – 30 credits

Tuition

$645 per credit
(financial aid and military discount available)

Time frame

Can be completed in three to four years. Program duration may vary based on previous coursework, intensity of study, and course availability. Most students enroll in one course per semester. Summer courses are not required.

Designed for

Engineers who want to further their careers with industrial firms and governmental agencies; those interested in teaching and research; those who want to pursue a career in private practice.

What you will earn

You will earn the same regionally-accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those awarded to on-campus students.