Master's Program
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Master's Program
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Master's Program
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Master's Program
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Setting Yourself Apart
Amidst the array of options, our program seamlessly weaves together systems thinking, cutting-edge technology, and visionary leadership in education and research. Our esteemed faculty members are trailblazers in developing engineering solutions, and our graduates are driving impactful change in their careers.
Earning consistent recognition in the top 10 for civil and environmental engineering by US News and World Report, we truly stand out. Our goal is to cultivate skilled engineers capable of solving complex challenges, guiding us toward a future that is both sustainable and equitable.
Our Students
We place a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative community, where interactions with peers and faculty create a supportive environment encompassing a wide range of individuals and backgrounds. While most of our graduate students have completed their undergraduate studies in civil and environmental engineering, we encourage students from a variety of educational backgrounds to pursue graduate study with us.
Academic Pathways
We Offer an Incredible Level of Flexibility
Below, you'll discover a range of master's program options we provide. A central theme unifies all these programs: flexibility. We empower you to collaborate closely with your faculty mentor and create a customized graduate journey that harmonizes with your professional ambitions.
Within this structure, our faculty have formulated various suggested Academic Pathways. These pathways showcase the strengths of our programs and guide you in directing your studies. These pathways are open to students in all of our CEE master's programs.
Take a closer look at these pathways to better understand the diverse range of cross-cutting courses that can enhance your educational journey.
Intelligent Engineered Systems and Society
The Intelligence Engineered Systems and Society (IESS) program prepares you to develop intelligent and autonomous infrastructure systems to tackle global challenges like climate change and urbanization. With interdisciplinary knowledge in systems theory, artificial intelligence, and decision-making, students enhance diverse infrastructure systems' performance, resilience, and sustainability.
Specialization tracks in design, construction, and dynamical infrastructure system operation, apply advanced technologies and prioritize equitable and responsible decision-making.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can explore diverse career opportunities such as Project Manager, Data Analyst, Structural Engineer, Civil Designer, and Data Strategist, with pathways extending to the technology sector or entrepreneurial endeavors, as exemplified by previous alumni's successful transitions and startup ventures.
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Climate-Resilient Environmental Systems and Technologies (CREST)
This program trains engineers to develop sustainable and equitable environmental solutions, focusing on water systems, environmental technologies, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and cross-cutting methods.
With a range of related courses and faculty-led research opportunities, CREST offers you the chance to gain expertise in developing solutions for a changing climate.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue varied career paths encompassing Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Engineer, Water and Wastewater Engineer, Physical/Research Scientist, Climate Risk Analyst, and Data Analyst roles, potentially leading to opportunities in the technology industry or entrepreneurial ventures, as demonstrated by the accomplishments of past graduates.
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Sustainable Energy and Transportation Systems (SETS)
Graduates are trained engineers to develop technical solutions for energy and transportation infrastructure. Through interdisciplinary courses, SETS focuses on smart mobility, policy-making for climate-resilient transportation, energy systems, and cross-cutting methods such as data analytics and simulation.
Gain critical insights into emerging trends and enhance infrastructure efficiency in buildings, transportation, and energy systems.
Career Opportunities
Career horizons are broad and encompassing, ranging from Transportation Engineer, Data Scientist, and Transportation Analyst to roles like Transportation Sustainability Consultant, Energy Analyst, Renewable Energy Consultant, and Project Manager, with potential pathways extending into the technology sector or entrepreneurial endeavors, as illustrated by the achievements of former students.
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Mechanics, Chemistry, and Materials (MCM)
Master complex material behavior, deformation, failure, and physical transformations at various scales to address societal needs related to climate change, water scarcity, disaster preparedness, clean energy, sustainable materials, and resilient urban systems.
The MCM focus area strives to provide practical solutions for pressing challenges by combining advanced modeling, scientific computing, and experimental approaches.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can explore diverse trajectories, including Computational Mechanician, R&D or Software Engineering roles, Earth/Geomaterial Scientist, Computational Chemist, Computational Materials Scientist, and Structural Engineer positions, potentially extending their pathways to the technology sector or entrepreneurial pursuits, mirroring the achievements of previous alumni.
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MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering Program
Our Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate degree programs allow you to build extensive expertise in a specialized concentration within one of our Academic Pathways. Challenging interdisciplinary coursework and a collaborative, supportive community provide you a comprehensive and well-rounded learning experience.
Program Requirements
To earn your master's degree, you'll need to complete 96 units successfully. However, unlike many existing programs, there are no fixed core courses. Instead, you have the freedom to work with your faculty mentor and design a personalized graduate program that aligns with your career goals and aspirations.
| Number of Units Required | 96 Total Units Most graduate-level courses are 12 units each |
| Length of Program |
3 Semesters |
| Required Courses |
There are no required courses. Review the Academic Pathways for faculty-curated courses or work with your faculty mentor to design a course of study that meets your academic and career goals. |
MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering - Research
Our Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a Research Focus program is designed to cater to the evolving needs of aspiring researchers. Unlike our traditional course-based MS program, the MS Research program strongly emphasizes research skills development, empowering you with the tools you need to excel in a research career.
In addition to achieving the disciplinary concepts in your chosen concentration area, you will emerge with distinctive competencies, including the ability to critically analyze civil and environmental engineering literature, conduct comprehensive literature reviews, formulate research questions, and design validation plans. You will also gain proficiency in crafting research reports, proposals, and manuscripts and effectively communicating your research findings through oral and written channels.
This program not only equips you with a deeper understanding of your field but also fosters the skills necessary for thriving in research-oriented roles, providing a clear pathway if you are considering a future in academia or research-driven industries.
MS in AI Engineering - Civil Engineering Program
Within Civil and Environmental Engineering, AI drives inventive solutions encompassing infrastructure, sustainable design, data management, and smart transportation systems. However, while AI has revolutionized these domains, the program recognizes that effectively merging AI into practical Civil and Environmental Engineering solutions necessitates skills that bridge computer science and traditional engineering disciplines.
The MS program in Artificial Intelligence Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering offers you the opportunity to gain mastery of AI while learning how to integrate these approaches within the engineering design process as well as how to integrate engineering domain knowledge into AI solutions.
As the first program of its kind in the nation, as a graduate of this program, you will be uniquely positioned for high-demand careers in this burgeoning field of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Program Details & Outcomes
The program is designed with core courses covering the fundamentals of machine learning, deep learning, the systems and toolchains needed to work with AI systems, and the ethics/policy considerations that these solutions require from an engineering perspective.
Aside from those fundamentals, students can choose from a broad set of elective courses and a capstone project course that allows them to concentrate on specific Academic Pathways of civil and environmental engineering and learn to leverage AI solutions in these contexts. With these skills, graduates would be able to pursue innovative career paths in areas such as intelligent transportation systems, structural health monitoring, facilities management, and environmental data analysis, to name a few.
| Number of Units Required | 108 Total Units Most graduate-level courses are 12 units each |
| Length of Program |
3 Semesters |
| Required Courses |
CORE COURSES (54 Units) The balance of the program centers on CEE-specific coursework. Review the Academic Pathways for faculty-curated courses or work with your faculty mentor to design a course of study that meets your academic and career goals. |
MS Interdisciplinary and Dual Programs
Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering (MSCEE) and Engineering & Technology Innovation Management (E&TIM)
| Number of Units Required | 180 Total Units Most graduate-level courses are 12 units each |
| Length of Program |
5 Semesters, includes a required ETIM summer internship |
| Required Courses |
Please see program website for requirements and details |
The dual MS program in CEE/ETIM offers an interdisciplinary program tailored for contemporary technology business leaders. Graduates are equipped to lead innovation by strategically defining technological directions, aligning business strategies with technology, and driving transformative change for stakeholders.
Career Opportunities
A wide range of career opportunities await, spanning fields such as analytics, R&D management, consulting, product management, and entrepreneurial pursuits, as demonstrated by the accomplishments of our alumni.
Civil and Environmental Engineering (MSCEE) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program (Tepper School of Business)
| Number of Units Required |
Students will begin at the Tepper School and must complete 162 units of Tepper School MBA coursework. Students spend their second year in the MS program in Civil & Environmental Engineering and must complete a total of 96 units for the MSCEE degree. |
| Length of Program |
5 Semesters |
| Required Courses |
Please see program website for requirements and details |
The MBA/MSCEE is designed for students with a Bachelor's degree in engineering, although students from non-engineering backgrounds can also apply. This program offers the unique opportunity to develop technical and managerial skills in managing civil and environmental engineering organizations, projects, and systems, as well as business management.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can merge engineering expertise with business acumen through this dual degree program, gaining a competitive edge in managing civil and environmental engineering projects and organizations while developing essential managerial skills.
Architecture–Engineering–Construction Management (AECM)
| Number of Units Required | 96 or 120 Total Units, depending on track Most graduate-level courses are 12 units each |
| Length of Program |
9 Months / 16 Months depending on track |
| Required Courses |
Please see program website for requirements and details |
The joint Master of Science program in Architecture-Engineering-Construction Management (AECM) provides comprehensive education for professionals in capital project delivery. The AECM program focuses on integrating design and technology, emphasizing advanced information systems. Graduates are equipped to enhance building performance and address environmental sustainability challenges.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the AECM programs become skilled decision-makers, thriving in government, industry, business, real estate, and NGOs. They excel in roles involving significant design, construction, and operations decisions for large-scale capital projects. Job titles include Real Estate Developer, Project Manager, Construction Manager, Facility Manager, Code Inspector, and Plan Reviewer.
Energy Science, Technology and Policy (EST&P)
| Number of Units Required | 96 or 120 Total Units, depending on track Most graduate-level courses are 12 units each |
| Length of Program |
2 to 3 Semesters, depending on track |
| Required Courses |
Please see program website for requirements and details |
The Energy Science, Technology, and Policy (EST&P) program at Carnegie Mellon University offers distinctive and customizable Master of Science degrees in energy. This interdisciplinary program combines engineering, science, sustainability, economics, and public policy.
Students in the EST&P program develop a deep understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of energy. They are well-versed in energy-related issues, including supply, demand, storage, utilization, policy, economics, sustainability, and the environment. They are equipped to effectively solve societal energy challenges and exhibit leadership across various energy industry sectors.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the EST&P program are well-equipped to address energy challenges and pursue careers in design, project management, consulting, and data science within the energy sector.
From Campus to Career
Mastering Energy Solutions: Kwaku Jyamfi's Impactful Entrepreneurial Story
Discover how Kwaku Jyamfi harnessed the knowledge gained from the ETIM dual master's program to lead Farm to Flame Energy successfully. With a vision to combat energy poverty, Jyamfi's innovative approach utilizes biomass waste to provide affordable and carbon-neutral electricity, making a significant social and environmental impact in underserved regions.
Current Role: CEO of Farm to Flame Energy
Undergraduate: Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University