MS Environmental Engineering at Syracuse University

Programme overview

Master's intended for students with undergraduate engineering degrees; students without a BS in engineering or adequate preparation may need additional coursework.

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 plan: core courses, approved electives, annual seminar and six credits of CEE 997 thesis. Non-thesis: core courses, electives and a zero-credit exit paper of at least 2,000 words (CEE 995). Plan 3: 24 technical credits including a 3-credit MS project and 12 non-technical concentration credits.

Career pathways

Graduates work as civil engineers, project managers, environmental managers, staff geotechnical engineers and staff scientists, at employers including Arcadis, Jacobs, Mott MacDonald and WSP.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students generally hold a BS in Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline; others 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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