Overview

The Civil Engineering program at Pennsylvania State University may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.

Classes are scheduled weekly in three-hour evening sessions, offering a convenient format for career professionals seeking to enroll on part-time basis.

Whenever possible, the program will take advantage of the specialized equipment and facilities available in the local firms to enhance the training of M.S. CE program students.

Features

Penn State Harrisburg (PSH) is located within a short commute from York, Lancaster, Carlisle, Reading, and Harrisburg, where many large civil engineering firms are located. These firms focus on structural design, construction management, transportation design, treatment plant design, and water-resources engineering.
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering degree program is designed to provide support for these firms and their employees who want to enhance their design skills and update their knowledge above the level taught at the undergraduate level. This program also will support changes in the professional licensure for civil engineers, if they occur.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Soil Characteristics
Soil Mechanics
Advanced Engineering
Transportation Networks and Systems Analysis
Traffic Flow Theory and Simulation
Roadside Design and Management
Legal Aspects of Engineering and Construction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants are encouraged to submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middletown, United States

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 360 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should submit the following:

a completed Graduate School online application with the application fee;
official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended;
three (3) letters of professional recommendations from individuals who can evaluate the applicant's potential;
a personal statement of professional interest, goals, and experience;
test scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); and
a statement of interest in a graduate assistantship, if desired (full-time study required).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

48662 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48662 USD / year

≈ 48662 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27658 USD / year

≈ 27658 USD / year

Living costs

Middletown

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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Delivered

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English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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