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Missouri University of Science and Technology · Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

Master'sMSCE Fully online

Overview

A 30-credit-hour, non-thesis online Master of Science in Civil Engineering with optional specialization in construction, environmental, geotechnical, structural or water resources engineering. Courses are delivered asynchronously by streaming video, and the page states no campus visits are required.

Official program name
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Online)
Awarded degree
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Degree level
Master's
Engineering major
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Program type
Dedicated degree
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
School
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Location
Rolla, MOWhere the school is located. This is not a residency requirement and does not decide whether you may enroll from your state.
Published specializations
Construction engineering · Environmental engineering · Geotechnical engineering · Structural engineering general studies · Water resources engineering
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Thesis / non-thesis
Non-thesis
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Required credits
30 credit hours
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Duration
one year (typical program length 1-2 years) (typical, taking 1-2 courses a semester)
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Teaching language
English (not separately stated)
Why this program is listed

Online MS in Civil Engineering; 100% online with no campus visits required.

Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026

We list bachelor's, master's and PhD degrees in 22 engineering majors that the school offers online, and — separately labelled — Engineering Technology and hybrid programs. Campus-only degrees, certificates, generic computer science and engineering management are excluded. Eligibility rules

Format and physical attendance

How coursework is delivered, how much of the degree the online pathway covers, and what you must attend in person. “Fully online” appears only when the school states that no physical attendance is required.
Coursework delivery
Fully online (stated)Coursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Coursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Online scope
The entire degree can be completed through the online pathway (stated)
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Physical attendance
No required physical attendance (stated by the institution)
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Class schedule
Asynchronous
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Study intensity
Part-time
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026

In-person requirements as published

Labs, projects and practical training

Laboratory arrangements, capstones, internships and research requirements, as the school publishes them.

Laboratory and practical-training arrangements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Online engineering labs explained

Curriculum

Curriculum details: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Specializations, concentrations and tracks

Admissions

Required, optional, waived and not-required items are shown exactly as the university states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.
Prior degree
RequiredBachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited program
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Minimum GPA
RequiredMinimum 3 — Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Bridge / leveling courses
Not verifiedApplicants with non-civil engineering degrees may be required to take additional courses.
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Statement / essay
RequiredStatement of purpose, 2-3 paragraphs
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Recommendation letters
Required3 letters — Three recommenders listed in the application
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Résumé / CV
RequiredResume
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Application fee
Not requiredNo application fee
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Transcripts
RequiredUnofficial transcripts for admission decision; official transcripts before the second semester
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Tests

IELTS Academic
Required — minimum 6.5International applicants; TOEFL 80 also accepted.
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026

We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.

Start dates and deadlines

Dates are shown with the term the university printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its student category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-term and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other, and tuition is not the full cost of attendance.
CategoryAmountBasis and year
All students — Graduate Online Programs (unless otherwise noted)From the university's online tuition table$1,200per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$36,000 = 30 credits × $1,200 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
U.S. Military Rate (eligible military service members and families)From the university's online tuition table$795per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$23,850 = 30 credits × $795 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Estimated total tuition: $36,000 (30 credits × $1,200 per credit)

Comparison basis: All students — Graduate Online Programs (unless otherwise noted), 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate

Other published fees

Miner Book Bundle fee (in addition to tuition)
Amount not stated
Source: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Funding

Funding policy and awards exactly as the school publishes them. Competitive scholarships and assistantships are not guaranteed funding; loans must be repaid and are not scholarships. Campus assistantships are not assumed to be open to distance students. Online engineering tuition and scholarships

Funding classification: Funding not verified

We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.

Scholarships, fellowships or assistantships for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Accreditation and enrollment restrictions

Institutional accreditation covers the whole school; ABET accreditation covers only the program, degree and campuses or delivery its record lists. Enrollment restrictions for online students are a separate question.

Institutional accreditation

  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 12, 2026

Programmatic accreditation

No current ABET accreditation is matched to this program in ABET's database. ABET rarely accredits graduate programs; this is normal and not a mark against the program. Institutional accreditation does not imply program accreditation, and another program at the same school being accredited does not cover this one.

Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)

  • Students residing in all states are eligible to enroll in this program. Official pageSource: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026
  • States require that Missouri University of Science and Technology be authorized to deliver university-level distance/online education to their residents. Official pageSource: online.mst.edu · verified October 12, 2026

International applicants

Not verified for this program.

Licensure and professional disclosures

What the school publishes about professional licensure or certification. Meeting a state's educational requirements is only one part of licensure: examinations, post-degree supervised experience, background checks and a board application follow. This directory does not decide whether you qualify.

A professional licensure disclosure for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Professional Engineer licensure is decided by the board of the state where you apply — not by the school's state — and usually involves education, the FE exam, experience and the PE exam. A degree listed here is not a licensure guarantee. Engineering licensure and online degrees · Engineering vs engineering technology

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 12, 2026.
  1. online.mst.edu/admissions/ — Official admissions page, verified October 12, 2026
  2. online.mst.edu/admissions/masters-degree-applicants/ — Official admissions page, verified October 12, 2026
  3. online.mst.edu/distance-tuition/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
  4. online.mst.edu/onlineprograms/online-graduate-degrees/civil-engineering/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
  5. DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-12) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 12, 2026

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