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Graduate Students

Advance Your Career with a Master’s in Civil Engineering

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Boise State provides advanced knowledge in structural, geotechnical, water resources, transportation, and environmental engineering.

Courses are designed for flexibility, with options for thesis or coursework-only pathways, and most classes are offered in the late afternoon or evening to accommodate working professionals.

Degree Details

CE Qualifications

  • Desire to pursue your masters degree in Civil Engineering
  • Have completed 75 credits
  • 3.25 GPA

Admission

Degree Requirements

  • 30 – 33 total credits
  • Required core courses vary by track

Thesis Option

  • 6-9 credits of research and a written thesis

Non-thesis Option

  • Coursework only with comprehensive exam

Typical Completion Time

  • 2 years full-time or
  • 3 – 4 years part-time

Ph.D. Programs

Funding Opportunites

Graduate students may apply for Research Assistantships and Teaching Assistantships, which include tuition coverage and a stipend.

Competitive scholarships and fellowships are also available through Boise State’s Graduate College.

Faculty Mentorship

Graduate students work closely with faculty who are leading funded projects with federal agencies, state partners, and private industry.

Visit the Faculty Research/Interest Areas page to identify potential advisors aligned with your research interests.