MA/MS in Civil Engineering

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering covers geotechnical, structural, transportation, water resource and environmental engineering, as well as construction and land surveying. Students choose a research focus and decide how to complete it. The culminating work can be a thesis or a professional paper tied to a research project. Many projects cross disciplines, for instance studies of fish bypass structures developed with ecology researchers. A doctoral option in engineering with a civil emphasis is available through the same department. Regional tuition exchange may apply to some western residents, and the GRE is not required. Students study at Montana State University in Bozeman, a research university close to Yellowstone and the surrounding mountains. Many graduate students are supported through assistantships tied to teaching or research. Prospective students can request information or start an application through the program's website to learn about requirements and next steps.