In the M.S. in Civil Engineering program, students choose one of three specialties: geotechnical, structures, or construction engineering and management. Graduate students work closely with faculty advisors on a variety of research projects and receive individualized attention from the faculty.
Admission Requirements
Applicants should have a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering. Additional coursework may be required for students without a BS in engineering or without adequate preparation
Degree Requirements
Thesis Option
- 30 credit hours
- Core courses in a chosen area of specialization
- Approved elective coursework
- Participation in faculty/student seminar series
- 6 credits of Master’s Thesis, culminating in defense of a thesis
Non-Thesis Option
- 30 credit hours
- Core courses in a chosen area of specialization
- Approved elective coursework
- Participation in faculty/student seminar series
- 0 credit Master’s Exit Paper course
For more information, visit the Syracuse University Course Catalog, and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering webpage.
Employment Outcomes
- Companies that hire our graduates:
American Iron Works, Arcadis, CHA Consulting, City of Syracuse, CAN Environmental Inc, Deloitte, Dubai Contracting Company, EY – Ernst & Young, EXP US Services, Inc., Halmar International, Hebert Construction, HNTB, Jacobs, Kenney Geotechnical Services, Larson Design Group, Michael Baker International, Mott MacDonald, National Guard Bureau, NK Bhandari Architecture & Engineering, O’Brien & Gere, POWER Engineers, Schnabel Engineering, TYLin | Silman Structural Solutions, The Intelligence Group, Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law, Whitacre Engineering, Windward Environmental, WSP EngineersJob location: 84% in the US, 16% outside of US - Job location within the US: 55% in Syracuse/Central New York, 25% in Metropolitan New York City, 5%Metropolitan Baltimore/Washington, DC, 15% Other
- Job titles:
Assistant Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Bridge Engineer, Civil Engineer, Designer – Facilities Engineering Department (structural group), Environmental Manager, Junior Site Engineer, Project Manager, Staff Geotechnical Engineer, Staff Scientist, Structural EIT, Transmission Line Engineer (Civil/Structural) - Base salary range: less than $70,000 – $94,999
- Median base salary range: $70,000 – $74,999
Alumni Profile
Larissa Takou-Ayaoh ’18, G’19, Lomé, Togo
Larissa Takou-Ayaoh ’18, G’19 loves math, art, structures, and cosmology. She came to Syracuse University from Lomé, Togo, and as an undergrad, she majored in civil engineering and completed a minor in physics. The master’s in civil engineering program gave her the opportunity to deepen her knowledge and to experience graduate school.
Some of her favorite classes include CAD design and bridge engineering because they gave her a feel for the real-life work of a professional engineer. She also interned at CH2M, a construction management company with offices in Syracuse and worldwide. She is looking forward to applying her skills to working on cross-disciplinary sustainability projects, alongside architects, finance professionals, and other engineers.
In her free time, Larissa likes to draw and paint. She prefers to use her tablet or make free-hand sketches of people, nature, and buildings.