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The Purdue Burke Civil Engineering Graduate Program enrolls close to 400 students pursuing either Master's or doctoral degrees. The Master's program offers customizable study plans, enabling students to collaborate with faculty in designing coursework aligned with their career objectives while gaining specialized competencies essential for modern engineering practice (ASCE Policy Statement 465). The PhD curriculum facilitates deeper exploration for those targeting research and academic professions. The Lyles School's Burke Graduate Program provides three Master's pathways: - Thesis-based Master of Science in Civil Engineering - 30 credit requirement: 21 course credits plus 9 research credits culminating in a thesis (Typically completed in 1.5-2 years)