Overview

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has two distinct advanced degree programs: MS and PhD. Our Master of Science (MS) program is intended to be a terminal degree for those seeking advanced knowledge in a focused discipline of civil and environmental engineering to pursue a career in industry or another professional degree (e.g., law, business). It is based on the completion of coursework focused on a theme within the discipline. No thesis is required, nor is research required.

How Much It Will Cost

How Long It Will Take

To earn the Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering Degree, you must complete 45 units.

• As a part-time student, you can expect to finish the degree in 3 to 5 years.
• As a full-time student, you can expect to finish the degree in 1 to 2 years.

What You Need to Get Started

For admissions information, please visit the department’s site or contact CEE-admissions@stanford.edu.

For degree requirements, please review either the department’s graduate handbook or Stanford Bulletin. See the department's FAQs page.

For more about the policies, procedures, and logistics, please review our website.

Please note this degree is not an online program. Most courses in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department are offered only on campus. Specific online course offerings depend heavily on your program plan, area of focus, and the course offerings for any given academic quarter.

What You'll Earn

Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University.