Overview

The Master of Science program in Civil and Environmental Engineering from California Polytechnic State University has the following objectives:

Job-entry education for the more complex areas of engineering, such as research and development, innovative design, systems analysis and design, and managerial engineering;

Updating opportunities for practicing engineers;

Graduate preparation for further study in engineering, leading to the Doctor of Engineering or Ph.D. degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

The M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering program enables our graduates to:

Apply and synthesize technical knowledge to provide solutions to advanced Civil and Environmental Engineering problems in a chosen subject area of mastery (Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, Water Resources, or Transportation Engineering).

Demonstrate the ability for lifelong learning necessary for the constantly evolving nature of engineering design and practice.

Effectively communicate technical information orally and in writing.

Demonstrate independent thinking and decision making skills.

Integrate ethical and professional components into the solutions of complex engineering problems.

Evaluate engineering systems for sustainable performance and create solutions to encompass a project's full lifecycle.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structural Dynamics

Highway Geometrics and Design

Intelligent Transportation Systems

Public Transportation

Coastal Hydraulics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Luis Obispo, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction View 218 other Masters in Environmental Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose

Transcript(s) from the institution granting bachelor’s degree

Curriculum Vitae

Three letters of academic and/or professional recommendation.

Results from Graduate Record Examination (GRE standard test); quantitative, verbal and writing scores should be at the 50th percentile or higher for consideration.

Language proficiency requirement.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24201 USD / year

≈ 24201 USD / year
Out-of-State

23301 USD / year

≈ 23301 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16197 USD / year

≈ 16197 USD / year

Living costs

San Luis Obispo

United States

1100 - 1800 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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Available Scholarships

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