Master's in Civil Engineering Overview

Elevate your career with a degree that aligns with industry demands with our Master of Science in Civil Engineering. Whether you're passionate about sustainable infrastructure, transportation systems, structural engineering or environmental protection, this program will provide the skills and knowledge to lead in this growing and dynamic field.

At UMass Lowell, you'll benefit from an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes practical, real-world problem-solving and prepares you for leadership roles in civil engineering. Choose from specialized options in areas such as environmental, geoenvironmental, geotechnical, structural, and transportation. The program offers flexibility, allowing you to complete course work in the evening, on-campus, online, part-time and full-time. Students interested in completing their degree entirely remotely may do so through the online structural and online geotechnical options.

M.S. in Civil Engineering Curriculum

The M.S. Engineering in Civil Engineering degree requires successful completion of 30 credit hours of course work, or 24 credit hours of instruction and a publishable thesis, or 27 hours of course work and preparation of a project report. For a complete list of academic requirements and courses, please visit the Academic Catalog.

Focus your degree by choosing one of these program options:

Why Study Civil Engineering at UMass Lowell?

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  • Experiential Learning: Gain practical work experience while pursuing your degree through the Graduate Master’s Co-Op Option in Engineering.
  • Research: Access state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for research and education.
  • Flexibility: Courses are scheduled in the late afternoon and evening to provide study opportunities for students with full-time employment.
  • Reputation: UMass Lowell is a nationally ranked public research university.
  • Value: According to payscale.com, UMass Lowell ranks #1 for lifetime return on investment among public research universities in Massachusetts.

Where Our Graduates Work

  • Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
  • HNTB
  • AECOM
  • Weston & Sampson
  • New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NH DOT)
  • Howard Stein Hudson
  • Hancock Associates
  • Stantec
  • Department of Environmental Protection
  • O'Connor Corporation
  • GeoSciences Testing & Research Inc.
  • Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
  • Skanska USA
  • GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Tuition and Admissions

Eligible students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance.

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