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    Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering

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    West Lafayette, USMSCEOnline18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $28,500.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    71%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Purdue University West Lafayette is a 30-credit, 18-month, online MSCE program based in West Lafayette, US. Tuition is $28,500 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    30-credit program requiring applied math/statistics courses, CE electives, and technical electives. Covers areas including structural engineering, construction engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and interdisciplinary tracks such as Infrastructure, Resiliency and Sustainability; Smart Mobility; and Sustainable Water.

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    #1 Best Online Master's in Civil Engineering (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 (Reading: 19, Listening: 14, Speaking: 18, Writing: 18)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 (Reading: 6.5, Listening: 6.0, Speaking: 6.5, Writing: 5.5)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $13,720.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Purdue University West Lafayette cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Purdue University West Lafayette is $28,500 across 30 required credits.
    Is Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Purdue University West Lafayette online or in-person?
    Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Purdue University West Lafayette is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Purdue University West Lafayette take to complete?
    Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Purdue University West Lafayette is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Purdue University West Lafayette?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
    Is Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Purdue University West Lafayette STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Purdue University West Lafayette is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.