Online MSCE - Career Outlook

Take the next giant leap with your career

The demand for civil engineers is set to spike. As infrastructure ages, civil engineers are needed to manage projects to rebuild bridges, repair roads, and upgrade levees and dams. Employment of civil engineers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

Grow your professional network

Purdue University strives to help you foster valuable connections and is committed to your career growth. Purdue's online MS in Civil Engineering program provides you with the opportunity to build strong professional relationships with your fellow classmates, who come from a wide array of professional backgrounds.

Our students bring years of professional experience and are employed by leading companies and organizations such as:

Pratt & Whitney
Consulting corporations
Greeley & Hansen
US Air Force
US Army
State Departments of Transportation

Common job titles include:

  • Construction Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer
  • Infrastructure Project Manager
  • Structural Designer
  • Hydraulics Engineer