MS Environmental Engineering Science at Syracuse University

Programme overview

Master's in Environmental Engineering Science with thesis, non-thesis and Plan 3 options built on the Civil and Environmental Engineering core courses.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computer Science | Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering | Duration: 30 credits (thesis or non-thesis); Plan 3 minimum 36 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Thesis: 30 credits including 6 of CEE 997 and a thesis defense. Non-thesis: 30 credits with a zero-credit exit paper (CEE 995) of at least 2,000 words. Plan 3: minimum 36 credits (24 technical including a 3-credit project, 12 non-technical concentration credits).

Career pathways

Graduates work as civil engineers, project managers, environmental managers, staff geotechnical engineers, bridge engineers and staff scientists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Generally a BS in Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline; applicants without it may need bridging coursework. College of Engineering and Computer Science (MS applicants): fall applications are due May 1 and spring applications November 1. No minimum GPA is stated (admitted students average about 3.3). The GRE is recommended but optional for 2027 entry. No minimum English score is stated for international applicants (admitted students average about TOEFL 95); TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo may be submitted. Letters of recommendation, a personal statement, transcripts, a resume or CV and a $75 non-refundable application fee are required.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall entry for most graduate programmes; spring entry for College of Engineering and Computer Science master's programmes and College of Law LL.M.

Graduate deadlines for fall: College of Engineering and Computer Science master's May 1 and PhD December 15; College of Visual and Performing Arts February 1; School of Architecture January 3; College of Law J.D. rolling admission, LL.M. May 15, J.D. for foreign law graduates June 1. Spring: Engineering and Computer Science master's November 1; Law LL.M. November 15. Other colleges set deadlines by programme.

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