MSc in Environmental Engineering in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University

The Master of Science program combines advanced coursework with research components. Candidates are required to earn 30 graduate credits (with at least 18 credits at the 500 or 600 level, and 6 credits dedicated to research), develop and successfully defend a thesis, and fulfill additional program requirements. Penn State's Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, founded in 1881, has gained global recognition for its outstanding education, research, and community involvement, equipping both undergraduate and graduate students to address tomorrow's societal needs. The department currently comprises 33 faculty members, 17 staff, over 400 upper-level undergraduates, and more than 100 graduate students, with about half working toward doctoral degrees. Faculty deliver diverse courses spanning all civil and environmental engineering disciplines, covering areas such as construction, environmental systems, geotechnics, materials science, structural design, surveying, transportation, and water resources management.