Civil engineering
Master of Engineering
Lay the foundation
Designing the infrastructure that makes modern societies work is what civil engineering is all about. From highways and bridges to dams and airports, civil engineers design and manage the public and private works that make modern life possible.
This program gives you the advanced education you will need to design and supervise the construction of structural systems such as bridges, roads, airports and tunnels, or water and wastewater treatment systems. You will become a valuable asset to engineering firms, gaining the ability to factor costs, regulations, hazards and maintenance into the safety and efficiency of your designs.
You can also customize your studies to focus on environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics and water resources engineering, structural engineering or transportation engineering.
Overview
Related Topics
Build the world and engineer the future
Degree fit
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Hold an undergraduate degree in civil engineering
- Want to specialize in an area of civil engineering without doing a thesis project
- Like to solve complex problems
- Have a strong work ethic
- Work well as part of a team
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,648 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Postsecondary Engineering Teachers
$48,689 - Civil Engineers • Transportation Engineers • Water/Wastewater Engineers
$71,940 - Architectural and Engineering Managers
$122,156 - Energy Engineers • Wind Energy Engineers • Solar Energy Systems Engineers
$67,828 - Environmental Engineers
$77,869
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but U of I’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Our experienced financial aid counselors can assist you in exploring financial aid options, making informed financial decisions and addressing common concerns.
To maximize aid and scholarship possibilities, be sure to complete your FAFSA. For information on FAFSA deadlines and answers to common questions, visit the University of Idaho FAFSA website.
Plan ahead — estimate your cost of attendance with U of I’s Cost Calculator.
Graduate funding opportunities
Funding opportunities are generally not available in the form of teaching, research assistantships, or fellowships to Master of Engineering (M.Engr) degree students. Consider a Master of Science degree option if funding will be a concern.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Clubs
Our college offers 20+ clubs and organizations tied to international and national engineering organizations, including national competition teams.
Learn about clubs related to your major:
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA)
- Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Application information
Applicants for the M.Engr. in civil engineering must meet the following admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5
- Number of references: 3
- Other requirements: Applicants not holding a B.S. degree in civil engineering are required to show evidence of completing the following undergraduate coursework:
- mathematics through differential equations
- one semester of chemistry
- one semester of calculus-based physics
- one semester of engineering statics
- Once admitted, additional preparatory coursework will be determined by the student’s advisory committee and/or as prerequisites to courses listed in the student's study plan.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.