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What makes GWSEAS's
Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering Different!

Capital-city advantage

Learn in Washington, DC, with direct proximity to federal agencies, consulting firms, and NGOs that influence infrastructure, water, and sustainability policy and practice.

Customized focus tracks

Build depth in environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation safety, engineering mechanics, or water resources through advisor‑guided core sequences and targeted electives.

Thesis or professional path

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Practice-built curriculum

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Applied research ecosystem

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Duration

24 Months

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Median Earnings after Graduation

USD 67,000 /- year

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84.00 %

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Credential Evaluation Requirement

Mandatory English Proficiency Test

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4 Year Bachelor’s Degree Requirement

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USD 35145/- PER YEAR

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Learn in Washington, DC, with direct proximity to federal agencies, consulting firms, and NGOs that influence infrastructure, water, and sustainability policy and practice.

Customized focus tracks

Build depth in environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation safety, engineering mechanics, or water resources through advisor‑guided core sequences and targeted electives.

Thesis or professional path

Split-frame image: left panel shows a student presenting a research poster with figures and citations; right panel shows a student in business attire at a consulting office with city views—clean, neutral background, natural light.

Practice-built curriculum

Action shot of a modern teaching lab with students running a structural strong wall/floor test rig or hydrology open-channel flume, data acquisition screens visible, instructor pointing to live plots—documentary style.

Applied research ecosystem

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Duration

24 Months

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USD 67,000 /- year

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84.00 %

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AECOM Jacobs WSP Stantec Arcadis Bechtel Turner Construction Skanska Black & Veatch Kiewit Corporation Tetra Tech Geosyntec Consultants TRC Companies Woodard & Curran

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Mandatory English Proficiency Test

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get all your questions answered about Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering by GWSEAS

The MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering typically takes 2 years (24 months) to complete for full-time students, though part-time options are available.
Non-thesis option: 33 credit hours (9 credits in required core courses + 24 credits in electives) Thesis option: 30 credit hours (9 credits in required core courses + 15 credits in electives + 6 credits in thesis research)
Yes, students may choose either the thesis or non-thesis option based on their career goals and academic interests.
Yes, evening classes are scheduled to suit working professionals, making this program accessible for those with full-time employment
Yes, the MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering is a STEM-designated program.

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