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    Civil Engineering (M.S.)

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    East Lansing, USMSOnline2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $56,430.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    22.2%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    9
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Civil Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, online MS program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $56,430 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers advanced topics in civil engineering including transportation engineering, structural engineering, pavement engineering, and geotechnical engineering. It emphasizes practical skills in industry-standard software, statistical modeling, and data analysis for infrastructure design and maintenance.

    Focus: coursework
    101-150 (QS World University Rankings by Subject - Civil and Structural Engineering) | US News Engineering #59

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Minimum GRE scores of 160 for the quantitative section, 150 for the verbal section, and 3.0 for the analytical writing section. The GRE is optional.
    V 150 · Q 160
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL (19 in each category, except writing, which is 22)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 on the IELTS 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (including STEM extension)

    $18,750.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Civil Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Civil Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University is $56,430 across 30 required credits.
    Is Civil Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Civil Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Civil Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Civil Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Civil Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (out of 4.0) or equivalent from a B.S. program in civil and/or environmental engineering or a related discipline
    Is Civil Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Civil Engineering (M.S.) at Michigan State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.