MSc in Environmental Engineering
Syracuse, USA
DURATION
3 up to 4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 1,559 / per credit **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The Fall application deadline for international students is June 1; the Fall application deadline for U.S./domestic students is July 1.
** $1,559 per credit. Additional fees may apply.
Introduction
The graduate program in environmental engineering at Syracuse has earned a reputation for superior quality. Degree recipients working in government, industry, and education have made important contributions to the profession. The environmental engineering program provides coursework and research opportunities in environmental chemistry, water and wastewater treatment, applied microbiology, hydrology and water resources, sustainability, groundwater remediation, and green infrastructure.
In addition to these focus areas, the students and faculty in environmental engineering engage in interdisciplinary teaching and research, expanding the opportunities available to graduate students. The Department is home to the Center for Environmental Systems Engineering, which serves faculty in environmental, chemical, and mechanical engineering with a shared interest in environmental systems. We also have a collaborative degree program with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and we engage in joint teaching with faculty in the Whitman School of Management, and SUNY-ESF. Certificates of Advanced Studies (CAS) programs are available in Environmental Health and Sustainable Enterprise.
Admissions
Curriculum
The M.S. in environmental engineering is intended for students with undergraduate engineering degrees. Students without an undergraduate degree appropriate to their chosen M.S. program will be required to complete undergraduate courses to prepare themselves for M.S. coursework. These courses will be specified in the student’s letter of admission and may not carry credit toward the M.S. degree.
Programs are planned by the students in consultation with their advisors. At least half of the coursework must be at or above the 600 level. Students who have taken the lower level of a double-numbered course (e.g., a course offered at the 400 and 600 levels) may not take the higher level of the same course for credit.
M.S. candidates may transfer a maximum of 6 credits from other institutions. They are expected to complete their entire program within five calendar years of their admission.
Thesis and non-thesis options are available. Students anticipating further graduate study at the doctoral level should pursue the thesis option.
Requirements with Thesis (30 credits)
- Completion of:
- CIE 642 - Treatment Processes in Environmental Engineering
- CIE 671 - Environmental Chemistry and Analysis
- CIE 672 - Applied Env Microbiology
- Elective coursework satisfying distributional requirements, as specified in the Graduate Program Profile.
- Complete CIE 997 - Masters Thesis (6 credits)
- Defense of thesis
- Participation in the Faculty/Student Seminar Program (CIE 660)
Requirements without Thesis (30 credits)
- Completion of:
- CIE 642 - Treatment Processes in Environmental Engineering
- CIE 671 - Environmental Chemistry and Analysis
- CIE 672 - Applied Env Microbiology
- Elective coursework satisfying distributional requirements, as specified in the Graduate Program Profile.
- Complete one of the following:
- CIE 600 Environmental Assessment (3 credits)
- CIE 996 - Master’s Project
- CIE 995 - Master’s Exit Paper and one additional elective course (3 credits)
- Participation in the Faculty/Student Seminar Program (CIE 660)
Program Outcome
- Formulate and solve problems in the fundamentals of Environmental Engineering.
- Formulate and solve specialized problems in advanced fundamentals.
- Use computer programs as well as codes and standards to do analysis and design.
- Use productivity tools in solving engineering problems.
- Solve engineering problems in evolving complementary specialities.
- Do independent research and communicate findings.
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Career Opportunities
Companies: American Iron Works, CHA Consulting, Deloitte, Dubai Contracting Company, Hebert Construction, HNTB, Jacobs, Kenney Geotechnical Services, Larson Design Group, Michael Baker International, National Guard Bureau, NK Bhandari Architecture & Engineering, O’Brien & Gere, POWER Engineers, Schnabel Engineering, Silman, The Intelligence Group, Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law, Whitacre Engineering, Windward Environmental, Self-employed.
Job location: 85% in the US, 15% outside of the US
Job location within the US: 55% in Syracuse/Central New York, 25% in Metropolitan New York City, 5%Metropolitan Baltimore/Washington, DC, 15% Other
Job titles: Assistant Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Bridge Engineer, Civil Engineer, Designer – Facilities Engineering Department (structural group), Environmental Manager, Junior Site Engineer, Project Manager, Staff Geotechnical Engineer, Staff Scientist, Structural EIT, Transmission Line Engineer (Civil/Structural)
Base salary range: less than $45,000 – 104,999
Median base salary range: $55,000 – 59,999