Overview

The Civil Engineering Co-op program from Drexel University helps professionals to address the continuing challenges placed on engineers relating to managing and retrofitting aging infrastructures, adopting new sustainable construction materials in constructed systems, designing, building and rendering the built environment resilient to climate change, addressing issues such as pollution, water and storm management and indoor and outdoor air quality.

Students gain knowledge of civil engineering science, with an emphasis on engineering design and scientific analysis, and emerging subjects in areas such as smart buildings, structural forensics and more. As a student, you will be empowered to solve complex issues encountered in transportation, infrastructure, structures, climate change and related fields. Learn about the advances in industry, gain a global viewpoint, build entrepreneurial and teambuilding skills needed to advance your career or graduate prepared for entry into a PhD program.

Career Opportunities in Civil Engineering

Civil engineering graduate programs helps you advance your career pursuing advanced technical, research or management positions in industries such as those supporting infrastructure in government, engineering consulting, construction, water and wastewater utilities, transportation, and many others. Obtaining a MS in Civil Engineering will also prepare you for an advanced degree such as a PhD.

Overall, employees with graduate degrees can earn up to 28 percent more than bachelor’s degree holders over the course of their career. The outlook for civil engineering jobs is stable, with employment expected to grow at rate of 2% through 2028, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Government spending on the aging infrastructure should rise as civil engineers will be needed to manage projects to rebuild, repair, and upgrade bridges, roads, levees, dams, airports, buildings, and structures of all types.

Programme Structure

Research area includes:

Restoration and repair infrastructure

Water needs and quality

Green design

Sustainability in construction

Recycled materials in geotechnics

Structural health monitoring and Non Destructive Testing

Green infrastructure planning and modeling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National

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International Students: Consideration for a term other than fall requires special permission from the academic department prior to application.

Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Admission Application: Applicants may only apply to one program
Transcripts: Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended.
Test of English as a Foreign Language: International applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Standardized Test Scores: GRE test scores are not required for MS applicants and waived for PhD applicants through the fall 2022 application deadline. If you have already taken the GRE exam, we encourage you to submit your scores. They will be included in your application review and are a consideration in the evaluation for eligible scholarships and fellowship awards.
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Two letters of recommendation are required.
Please note, an application fee of $65 U.S. is required.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

31095 USD / year

≈ 31095 USD / year
Out-of-State

31095 USD / year

≈ 31095 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31095 USD / year

≈ 31095 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition fees for international students are based on 3 quarters.

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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Career Opportunities in Civil Engineering

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