Civil Engineering, MS
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- graduate
- Academic Pathway
- major
- Degree/Program Type
- MS Master of Science
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- College of Engineering and Polymer Science
- School/Department
- Department of Civil Engineering
Program Contact
- Dean's Office: College of Engineering and Polymer Science
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Auburn Science and Engineering Center
330-972-6978
Overview
The graduate civil engineering program at The University of Akron gives students the advanced knowledge, skills and training needed to design, build and maintain the infrastructure that supports modern society. This includes buildings, roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, energy systems, seaports and airports.
The program offers both thesis and non-thesis options with master’s and doctoral degrees available. Students can specialize in environmental, geotechnical, structural or transportation engineering.
Faculty and students work together on real-world research projects that address today’s biggest challenges. These include highway and traffic design, bridge construction, buried structures, water and soil cleanup, structural damage detection and environmental impact and pollution control.
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil Engineering helps students strengthen their technical skills and advance their careers. For those already working in the field, the program offers the chance to apply classroom knowledge directly to their jobs. Evening classes are available to support working professionals.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the program must meet the general admission requirements of The University of Akron Graduate School and also the following.
Hold a baccalaureate degree in Engineering
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
Resume
For applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than engineering, bridge-up courses are required; see the curriculum guide.
Career Outcomes
Graduates have strong career advancement opportunities and may move into managerial or senior civil engineering roles in consulting or contracting or pursue careers in academia.
Our graduates have been hired by companies such as HDR Inc., ARCADIS, Babcock & Wilcox, AECOM, G. Stephens Inc., Kajima International and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Graduates of this program go on to roles such as:
Civil Engineer
Structural Engineer
Transportation Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Project Engineer
Water Resources Engineer
Field/Site Engineer
BS/MS Combined Degree Pathway
You can earn this degree and a master's in five years and at a significant savings. Learn more about the: Combined degree option. Please note: This excludes co-op.
YES, some things just set us apart.
Flexible Program with Specialized Engineering Tracks
Flexible and customizable program with evening classes, research or coursework options, and specializations in environmental, geotechnical, water resources and hydraulic, structural or transportation engineering
Expert Faculty & Industry Collaboration
Faculty with real-world expertise, including 18 nationally and internationally recognized researchers who actively collaborate with industry partners
Hands-On Learning with Advanced Tools & Small Classes
Hands-on learning and support, with access to advanced software and equipment, entrepreneurship programs and small class sizes that allow for both personal attention and group collaboration
Experience Akron Engineering
Our graduate programs build and intensify a strong knowledge base in the field of civil engineering. Graduates become experts in their field.
Advancing Innovation
Faculty and student research tackles society’s most pressing challenges. Projects have included highway and traffic engineering, designing and building bridges, buried structures, water and wastewater treatment, water and soil remediation, structural damage detection, and environmental impacts and pollution controls to keep communities healthy and thriving.
Funding Your Education
Funding options are available to help support your graduate education. The University of Akron offers graduate teaching and research assistantships (TA/RA); however, students must first be admitted to a graduate program before they are eligible to apply for departmental assistantships. To learn more about the overall process, stipends, and guidelines, please review the University's Financial Assistance page. For the most up-to-date tuition and fee schedules, visit the Office of Student Accounts.
Life in Akron
With a population of nearly 200,000, Akron is Ohio’s fifth-largest city. It offers a vibrant downtown, serene parks, shopping, events and venues. Its regional location and easy access to air and freeway travel puts you at the hub of a world of experiences and opportunities.
“I wanted to increase my depth of knowledge in the transportation engineering field to be the best mentor possible for inexperienced engineers.”
“Having a master’s degree means I’ll have more of a choice of where I’m going to work. I’ll be able to go to any employer and say, ‘I came up with these experiments, I conducted them, I analyzed the data – and here’s what it means.”
