Tufts University - School of Engineering

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Solve Complex Problems

Through our combination of classroom teaching, hands-on learning, and close mentoring, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools you need to work in a variety of traditional and emerging fields—such as infrastructure, environmental and water resources engineering, environmental hazards, sustainability, climate change, and data analytics.

ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: January 15
  • Spring: November 15 (domestic applicants only)

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ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: January 15
  • Spring: November 15 (domestic applicants only)

Make a Meaningful Difference in People’s Lives

Develop the technical skills to meet modern-day challenges ranging from pollution and natural hazards to drinking water safety and overcrowding on the roads. Our expert faculty offer courses that will teach you how to design and construct sustainable buildings, model earthquakes, assess the effectiveness of water and sanitation interventions, and much more.

$104,170

The average salary for environmental engineers in 2024*

*Source: bls.gov

$99,950

The average salary for a civil engineer*

6%

In the next 10 years, civil and environmental engineering jobs are expected to steadily grow by 6%*

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Convenient schedules, full-time or part-time

“A lot of master’s programs in civil and environmental engineering tend to be rigid or regimented in terms of your course requirements. At Tufts, our program is dynamic and allows our students to focus on their specific areas of interest and career goals. With faculty guidance, you can draw from all parts of the university to create a path that’s right for you. The flexibility helps our students make the most efficient use of their time and gives them a powerful arsenal of tools and skills to apply to real-world situations.”

– Professor Helen Suh, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Areas of Concentration

  • Civil and Environmental Systems Engineering
  • Environmental health
  • Environmental and water resources engineering
  • Geosystems engineering
  • Structural engineering and mechanics

GRE Waived

GRE scores are not required for applicants who have an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution. GRE scores are required for applicants who don’t have a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution.

Earn Two Degrees in Just 2 Years

At Tufts, hone your innovation, leadership, and management skills alongside your technical skills and graduate ready to lead. On-campus students can apply to our dual degree program and earn an MS in Innovation and Management, Engineering Management, or Technology Management & Leadership and an MS offered by one of the six academic departments in the School of Engineering. Earn both degrees in an accelerated timeframe and at a reduced cost.

Where Can You Go From Here? Anywhere You’d Like.

As a civil or environmental engineer, your career possibilities are endless. The world always needs engineers to create and innovate, as well as solve our complex modern-day problems—and with tens of thousands of new, exciting engineering jobs created every year in the United States, your skills and expertise will be in high demand. 

Careers for graduates include:
  • Water project manager
  • Senior environmental engineer
  • Environmental health and safety director
  • Environmental engineering consultant
  • Green building engineer
  • Construction manager
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Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

The School of Engineering’s Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program offers on-campus MS students numerous advantages specific to the engineering discipline. Engineering co-op programs provide students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. This practical experience enhances their understanding of engineering concepts and prepares them for the challenges they may face in their future careers.

Discover Academic Excellence

The Tufts civil and environmental engineering program is distinguished by its opportunities to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Graduate students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career.
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About Tufts University

What do you get at Tufts? A rigorous engineering education in a unique environment that blends the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university with the strengths of a top-ranked liberal arts college.

At Tufts, you’ll work with world-renowned engineering faculty at the top of their disciplines. Combine classroom teaching and hands-on learning to earn a degree that will prepare you for success. Take advantage of Tufts’ dedicated career and networking resources, explore the Tufts campus just a few miles from the high-tech hubs of Boston and Cambridge, and get ready for the next step in your professional life.