About Civil Engineering, M.s in San Diego State University
The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) at San Diego State University (SDSU) offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in Civil Engineering and a Doctoral degree in Engineering Science and Applied Mechanics jointly with the University of California at San Diego (UCSD).
Degree Learning Outcomes for MS Degrees
The Degree Learning Outcomes (DLO’s) for the Master of Science program in Civil Engineering (MSCE) are to offer this advanced degree to graduates who will:
- be prepared for successful careers in their respective areas of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering in both private and public sectors
- have an appreciation and commitment for life-long learning
- be prepared to successfully continue their graduate education at the doctoral level if they so choose
- have skills necessary to function well on interdisciplinary teams
- be faithful guardians of high ethical and professional standards indispensable in Civil Engineering as the “people serving profession”
- be advocates of diversity and inclusion in their professional and social settings
Areas of Specialization & Concentration within the Civil Engineering MS Progam:
The Department of CCEE at SDSU offers the following areas of specialization within the MS program in Civil Engineering:
- Construction Engineering,
- Geotechnical Engineering,
- Structural Engineering,
- Transportation Engineering, and
- Water Resources Engineering.
The Department also offers an MS degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Environmental Engineering. In addition, the Master of Engineering Program is available. It is a blended curriculum of engineering and business courses.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements
Overall band score of the academic test of at least 6.5.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Score of at least 58.
San Diego State University Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition-$5,742
| Item |
On-campus Costs (USD) |
Off-campus Costs (USD) |
| Basic Tuition and fees |
8,174 |
8,174 |
| Nonresident tuition |
11,880 |
11,880 |
| Health insurance |
1,703 |
1,703 |
| Books, Supplies |
1,146 |
1,146 |
| Food,Housing |
19,714 |
16,144 |
| Transportation |
1,170 |
1,176 |
| Miscellaneous |
1,906 |
2,662 |
| Total |
45,693 |
42,885 |
Graduate cost of attendance at San Diego State University is tabulated below:
| Item |
On-campus Costs (USD) |
Off-campus Costs (USD) |
| Basic tuition and fees |
9,608 |
9,608 |
| Health insurance |
1,703 |
1,703 |
| Books and supplies |
1,146 |
1,146 |
| Food and housing |
19,714 |
16,144 |
| Transportation |
1,170 |
1,176 |
| Miscellaneous |
1,906 |
2,662 |
| Total |
34,621 |
31,393 |
Out of State Resident Tuition- $17,622
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,969 |
| Other Fees |
$1,768 |
| Room and Board |
$17,752 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,291 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$42,402 |
