Elevate your engineering career with PSU's cutting-edge Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate programs. Our master's and doctoral degrees blend rigorous academic training and hands-on research experience, and prepare you to tackle complex urban infrastructure and environmental engineering challenges.
Students choose PSU's Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science for an unparalleled graduate engineering education. From our campus in the heart of Portland, you’ll discover unique opportunities to apply your skills in one of the country’s most sustainable and innovative cities. You can explore jobs and internships in Portland’s engineering and high-tech industries, build relationships within our strong alumni network and engage in real-world projects in Portland's urban infrastructure laboratory.
Our world-class faculty engages in pioneering research in multimodal transportation systems, resilient infrastructure, sustainable water resources, and environmental chemistry. As a student, you can join active research groups and tackle pressing climate, sustainability, and infrastructure challenges. You’ll work in state-of-the-art engineering research labs and have access to funded graduate research assistantships and faculty who are leaders in their fields.
At PSU, you're not just earning a degree. You're joining a community dedicated to creating sustainable, equitable, and resilient urban environments and gaining the skills to shape the future.
Designed to Fit Your Professional Needs
Housed in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, our flexible programs include a coursework-only master’s program option for working professionals who are less invested in a research experience. You can also apply your graduate degree toward professional licensure in civil or environmental engineering.
Graduates of Maseeh College's Civil and Environmental Engineering programs are in high demand for their technical expertise, sustainability mindset, and leadership skills. Many of our graduates go into the tech and infrastructure sectors and excel in roles as:
- Environmental engineers
- Project managers
- Research scientists
- Senior engineers
- Software engineers
- System designers
- Transportation planners
Graduates of our Ph.D. program go on to tenure-track faculty positions and post-doctoral research positions at universities across the country.
Ready to Accelerate Your Engineering Career?
Whether you aspire to lead engineering projects, pursue advanced research or join the ranks of academia, a graduate degree from PSU's Civil and Environmental Engineering program equips you with advanced skills and knowledge to excel in your chosen path. Join us in building the sustainable cities and resilient infrastructure of tomorrow. Apply to Portland State University today.