Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
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Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Program Overview
Advance your career with Purdue University Northwest’s civil engineering master’s degree program, which provides insight into higher-level research in structures, geotechnical, transportation, water and environmental systems. Deepen your knowledge in focus areas ranging from energy-efficient buildings to dams, airports, highways, tunnels and wastewater treatment plants. You can apply for teaching and research assistantships that help build your knowledge, skills and network.
Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering
Here at Purdue University Northwest—part of the world-renowned Purdue system —you’ll be mentored by experienced instructors in small classes that encourage close interaction. Our department maintains close connections with industry leaders in our region. We offer a competitive tuition rate compared to other civil engineering graduate programs in the U.S.
Civil Engineering Master's Degree Program Curriculum
We offer courses in a wide range of subjects, including watershed management, geographic information systems, air-quality modeling, simulation models, soil mechanics and advanced structural mechanics. Our thesis and non-thesis degree options give students the flexibility to adapt their program of study to their career goals.
View the Engineering Graduate Handbook (PDF)
Broaden your understanding of engineering with an array of advanced courses
Sample Courses
- CE 53210 – Fundamentals Of Design Of Steel Girder Bridges
- CE 53710 – Optimization And Simulation Models
Sample Courses
- CE 53430 – Advanced Civil Engineering Projects I
- CE 53910 – Advanced Hydraulics
Civil Engineering Master's Degree Program Highlights
Your master’s journey at PNW will feature indoor and outdoor laboratory experiences, faculty-supervised research opportunities and small class sizes that promote close relationships with your instructors.
You’ll also enjoy opportunities to present thesis work at national and international research conferences, as well as publish peer-reviewed research papers with faculty. You’ll also be able to offset your tuition/fees with graduate teaching assistantships.
Civil Engineering Master's Degree Program Outcomes
As a graduate of this program, you’ll be able to:
- Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
- Use skills and tools necessary for engineering practice
- Design and conduct experiments; analyze data
- Design systems or processes within realistic constraints
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities
- Understand the impact of engineering in economic, environmental and societal contexts
Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Program Career Paths
A civil engineering degree from PNW prepares you for a number of careers in the field, including:
- Project management
- Field works
- Consulting
- Research
Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Program Beyond the Classroom
You’ll have many opportunities to get involved in on- and off-campus activities, including:
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Steel Bridge
- Concrete Canoe
Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Program Employers
Our alumni work with some of the most innovative organizations across the region and around the world, including:
- Caterpillar
- INDOT
- NIPSCO
Earn a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering at PNW
Whether you just completed your undergraduate studies or are looking to take the next step to advance your career, Purdue University Northwest’s civil engineering master’s degree program increases your skills in several engineering disciplines.
Our graduate studies staff is ready to help you take the next step! Contact us at (219) 989-2257 or grad@pnw.edu to see how PNW’s flexible programs can meet your needs.
