The MS in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering) teaches professionals to understand and execute the broad array of technical and non technical activities associated with construction engineering and facilities management. As a graduate of this program you will be successful in solving construction engineering problems. You will also be competent in facilities management. This program provides the necessary skills and technological tools to enhance your career, and will prepare you for a variety of employment opportunities in the construction industry, including working for general contractors, real estate developers, and architectural engineering firms.
The construction field spans the elements of construction technology, construction engineering, and project management, making effective construction engineering highly complex. In many cases, it requires a profound awareness of the technical, economic, and political environment. The Construction Engineering graduate program at USC covers the most current theories and practices needed by the construction engineering professional. It is taught by faculty who hold particular prominence in the field and is complemented by the instructional programs of the Marshall School of Business and the Epstein Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering.
International Students: This program is eligible for the OPT STEM extension.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| SEMESTER | DEADLINE |
| Spring | September 1 |
| Fall | December 15 |
Visit our Ready to Apply page for more information
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants to the master's of science programs in Civil Engineering - Construction Engineering are required to have a bachelor’s degree or be in the process of completing a bachelor's degree. Degrees in any engineering or engineering-related disciplines are frequently represented among our program applicants, including but not limited to the following:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Mechanical Engineering
Applicants without a Bachelor’s degree in the preferred majors listed above will only be considered with coursework and demonstrated proficiency in the acceptable courses listed below (or equivalent).
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| Engineering |
| Physics |
| Structures |
Applications are reviewed holistically; simply taking these courses does not guarantee admission.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following materials are required to be included with your online application:
- Transcripts
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation (2 required)
NOTE: The GRE is not required for 2025 applications.
The following link will take you to an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students, including payment information. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition
TUITION AND FEES OVERVIEW
Use the link below to download the Cost of Attendance to see a summary of tuition and fees by semester. The document is a typical example and the number of courses, and time to complete the program, will vary by student.
Estimated Cost of Attendance - 28 Unit Program
2022 First Destinations Survey - Outcomes*
Alumni Employment - 2022*
(Companies & Job Titles)
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Agility - Site Engineer
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Air Astana – Commercial Pilot
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ARAMCO - Lead Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Project Engineer III, Projects Management, Project Engineer
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Arcadis Inc. - Environmental Engineer
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BeaconFire Solution Inc. - Software Engineer
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Boeing - EE System Design Engineer
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Charles Abbott Associates Inc. CAA - Assistant Engineer
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City of Los Angeles - Assistant Division Manager
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Clinpharma Consulting Global Group LLC - Engineer Intern
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Dow Chemical - Civil/Structural Engineer
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Dreyfuss Construction - Assistant Project Manager
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Emerald City Homes, Inc. - CEO - Founder
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Fehr & Peers - Engineer/Planner I
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FTF Engineering, Inc. - Engineering Designer
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Google - Software Engineer
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Hathaway Dinwiddie - Preconstruction Engineer, Project Engineer
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HSA & Associates, Inc. - Structural Designer
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JCE structural Group - Structural Designer
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KAFD Development Management Company - Prevention and Risk Manager
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KPFF Consulting Engineers - Civil Engineering
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Lily, Inc. - Vice President
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Los Angeles Department of Water & Power - Civil Engineering Associate
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MainStreet Property Group LLC - Assistant Development Project Manager
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Michael Baker International - Civil Associate I Water/Wastewater Engineer
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MTM Construction, Inc. - Project Engineer
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National Grid - Graduate Development Program (Associate Engineer)
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Onshore Maintain Potential Projects Dept. Saudi Aramco - Project Engineer
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Pinnacle Structural Engineers, Inc. - Graduate Engineer
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PMI KSA Chapter - VP of Marketing
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Propel Engineering, Inc. - Transportation Engineering Specialist I
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Saudi Aramco - Project Engineer
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Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries SAEI - Facility and Equipment Planning Manager
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Secretariat International – Associate
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Southwest Value Partners - Senior Asset Manager
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TEKsystems - Quantity Surveyor Engineer
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Turner Construction - Field Engineer
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University of Southern California - Web Developer I, Resource Employee
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Webcor Construction LP - Project Engineer
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Internships (Previous Years)
Aperture LLC; Barry & Wynn Architects, Inc.; Condon Johnson & Associates; Corgan Associates; DPR Construction; Mark G. Anderson Consultants, Inc.; Nebraska Department of Transportation; Structural Focus; Tipping Structural; San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency; VINCI Construction LLC; W.E. O'Neil; Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc.; West Power Energy; WSP USA Inc.
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* Information is based on a voluntary survey and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive view of the 2022 graduating class.
This program is also available online to professional engineers through DEN@Viterbi. Because the DEN@Viterbi program provides a fully equivalent academic experience, the degree a USC engineering student earns is the same whether they are on-campus or online.
If you are interested in beginning classes as a DEN@Viterbi student next semester, explore the requirements and steps to enrolling as a Limited Status Student.
Learn More About DEN@Viterbi
Detailed Program Curriculum and RequirementsSchedule of Classes
DEN@VITERBI ONLINE COURSE OFFERINGS
The following courses and program requirements serve as program planning for DEN@Viterbi students. Course offerings and availability are subject to change. Please consult with advisor if you have any questions.
Required Core Courses
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| All courses are required - 12 units total. |
| CE 501 | Construction Practices (4 units) |
| CE 502 | Construction Business (4 units) |
| CE 569 | Project Controls (4 units) |
| Program Elective Courses |
| Elective courses selected after consultation with an advisor - 16 units total. |
| At least two-thirds of coursework applied to degree must be at the 500-level or higher. |
| CE 462 | Construction Methods and Equipment (2 units) |
| CE 469 | Sustainable Design & Construction (2 units) |
| CE 470 | Building Information Modeling and Integrated Practice (4 units) |
| CE 574 | Construction Means & Methods (4 units) |
| ENE 505 | Energy and the Environment (4 units) |
| CSCI 455 | Introduction to Programming Systems Design (4 units) |
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