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Civil Engineering

Master of Science (M.S.)

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Study Civil Engineering at UW


Data-gathering long-haul trucks. Food as biofuel. The future of water resources. Next-generation bridges. Faculty dedicated to solving problems and inspiring civil engineering leaders of the future.

These are just a few of the things you might encounter as a University of Wyoming civil engineering master’s student.

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College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management

About Civil Engineering at UW

The master’s program in civil engineering at UW provides a tight-knit community of teacher-scholars and students working to make the world a more efficient, safer and sustainable place. With faculty expertise in myriad areas such as water resources, construction, transportation, structures, sustainability, geotechnics and architectural engineering, you will have the chance to study with researchers grappling to solve problems for people and the planet.

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The master's program in civil engineering at the University of Wyoming provides specialized concentrations, enabling graduate students to customize their degrees in alignment with their individual interests and professional aspirations.

Concentrations:

  • Building Mechanical Systems Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Water Resources Engineering
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What Can You Do With a Civil Engineering Master’s Degree?

Graduates from our program find employment with public agencies, private firms and industry. Others pursue Ph.D. studies to advance their research careers.

Civil Engineering Careers

UW civil engineering M.S. graduates have gone on to work in the following roles:

  • Chief Business Officer at Jorgensen Associates, Inc.
  • Transportation Engineer at Ford Motor Company
  • Traffic Engineer at WSP USA
  • Traffic Engineer at Atkins North America
  • Transportation Engineer at T3 Design Corporation
  • Water rights supervisor for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
  • Structural Engineer at Martin/Martin, Inc.
  • Structural Engineer at CTL Thompson

 

 

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They have also moved on to Ph.D. programs at other institutions such as:

  • University of Connecticut
  • Kansas State University
  • Michigan Technological University
  • University of Iowa
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Civil Engineering Master’s Degree Program Highlights

Break ground on a thriving career through research experiences, industry connections, course work and one-on-one faculty interactions.

Distinguished by project and research experiences with faculty studying everything from autonomous vehicles to polymers that can cool buildings, you will develop the knowledge, design and research skills necessary to solve contemporary problems and contribute to the global knowledge base. These are some additional reasons to consider the UW M.S. degree in civil engineering:

Graduate Assistantships

Most graduate students in civil engineering are funded by a research or teaching assistantships.

Thesis/Non-Thesis Options

Opt to do a research-based thesis (Plan A) or take additional classes and complete a civil engineering project (Plan B).

 

Civil Engineering Research Groups

Explore UW’s civil and interdisciplinary research groups such as the Construction Research and Innovation Lab, Center for Excellence in Produced Water Management, Center for Biogenic Natural Gas Research and Environmental Geophysics Lab. Many of these groups are led by UW’s civil engineering faculty.

 

Sample Civil Engineering Thesis Titles

“Flow-through magnetic field treatment for manipulating water proton concentration and electrical conductivity”
“Site response analyses at a gravelly site near Jackson, Wyoming, for transportation infrastructure”
“Biogenic gas production from sugar beet raw juice”
“Evaluation and design of human machine interface and user experience for connected heavy trucks”

Scholarships

The civil and architectural engineering department offers additional funding support through the Donald R. Lamb Endowment Fund, Rechard Endowed Fellowship, George B. Willson Scholarship and the Cline Chair and V.O. Smith Professorship discretionary funds, among others.

Facilities

Work in UW’s cutting-edge civil engineering-related facilities that include a Soils Lab, Environmental Lab, the Structures Research Laboratory at the High Bay Research Facilities, the Water Resources Data System and a Driving Simulation Lab.

I cannot minimize the merit of working closely with renowned faculty and having access to world-class research facilities, including a high-fidelity driving simulator lab. My well-rounded graduate education and research experience at UW equipped me with the right tools and mindset to tackle challenges head-on, to think big and to gain the skills to solve problems with the mindset of putting people first.

- Omar Raddaoui, M.S. in Civil Engineering - Transportation ’19
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Experience Development Engineer with Ford Motor Company

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College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management

Department 3295, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-2390

Email: cae.info@uwyo.edu