Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Program Overview

Students can specialize in one of these subdisciplines and gain the skills necessary for professional licensure and certification. The program features project design courses that simulate real-world engineering problems, preparing graduates for careers in consulting firms, construction industries, government agencies, and academia. Additionally, the program is nationally ranked and offers flexible online tracks for working professionals.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science (MS) in Civil Engineering degree program at UCF reflects the very broad nature of the field, which encompasses the design, construction and enhancement of the infrastructure of society. As a transportation gateway for global commerce, Central Florida’s become a hub with various connectivity options. Throughout the program, you’ll also participate in two project design courses which allow you to duplicate real-world engineering problems and work through them with a small design team. Civil engineering graduates often find positions in consulting firms, construction and construction-related industries, government agencies and academic institutions.

Careers:

Civil engineering graduates often find positions in consulting firms, construction and construction-related industries, government agencies and academic institutions.

Other:

• UCF’s smart cities master’s degree track in civil engineering is the nation’s first such degree offered in the engineering field.
• UCF’s civil engineering program ranks in the top 40 nationwide according to ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020.
• Nationwide, the projected job growth for civil engineers is expected to increase by more than 6% in the coming years.
• Civil engineer graduates earn an annual average salary of $92K.
• Faculty research interests include geotechnical studies of subsurface conditions, soil testing "superpave" mix design, intelligent transportation systems, traffic safety, structural dynamics, nonlinear structural analysis and software development, reinforced concrete, construction engineering, hydraulic modeling, coastal ocean modeling, stormwater management, and watershed management.
• The MS degree offers both thesis and nonthesis options with each requiring 30 credit hours of acceptable graduate work.
The thesis option requires a 6 credit hour thesis project and the nonthesis option requires an additional 6 credit hours of electives and an end-of-program portfolio submission.
• Individual, independent research studies may be required in one or more courses.
The research study and report will focus on reviewing and analyzing contemporary research in a student's particular specialization within the profession in order to help students acquire knowledge and skills pertaining to research-based best practices in that specialization area. In addition, students may engage in six credit hours of independent study during their studies.
• Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
• This program has potential ties to professional licensure or certification in the field.