Professional Master’s Program
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at CU Boulder offers professional master's degree programs that prepare engineers for leadership in shaping the built environment and advancing critical infrastructure systems. Ranked among the top 10 public graduate engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report, the department provides education that maximizes theoretical and applied learning and industry collaboration.
Our professional master’s programs offer advanced, career-focused training in key fields:
Civil Engineering: Structural engineering, transportation systems, construction management, geotechnical engineering and infrastructure resilience.
Architectural Engineering: Building energy systems, lighting and daylighting, indoor environmental quality and smart building technologies.
These programs empower graduates to tackle real-world challenges and drive innovation in their fields. Whether your focus is on modernizing infrastructure, improving urban sustainability or designing smarter, more efficient buildings, CU Boulder equips you with the expertise, tools, and industry connections to advance your career.
Explore the possibilities and join a community of innovators shaping the future of civil and architectural engineering. Apply today to build your legacy.
Architectural Engineering — Professional Master's*
Architectural Engineering - Includes building energy, data science, building decarbonization, lighting & daylighting, indoor environmental quality, structural engineering and construction engineering & management subplans.
*Architectural Engineering students who wish to pursue a research-based Master of Science (MS) degree may transfer from the PMP to the traditional MS program during their first semester of study with approval from their faculty advisor.
Civil Engineering — Professional Master's
Civil Engineering – Dual Track option for students interested in combined graduate training in more than one single area for broader career scope and choices.
- Construction
- Geotechnical
- Structures
- Water resources
Global Resilience & Sustainability Engineering — Offered by the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience for those looking to gain a breadth of knowledge in global climate change, hazard-resilient infrastructure, global health, environmental & development economics, impact evaluation and more.
Sustainable Engineering — Designed for professionals seeking to lead the transition to resilient energy, water and infrastructure systems—integrating advanced engineering with business, policy and data skills to drive real-world impact. Full Sustainable Engineering Degree Requirements
Water Engineering & Management — Ideal for those employed by consulting engineering, utilities, government or regulatory agencies looking to augment their skills in leadership, communication, finances and governance within the water profession. The WE&M program is available in fully remote, hybrid and on-campus formats.
FAQs
A Professional Master's Program degree offers professionals new opportunities for career advancement and equips them with a broader skill set, enabling them to handle more responsibilities in their professions. This often leads to substantial increases in responsibilities and salary. Additionally, working professionals frequently benefit from financial support from their employers, with many companies covering a large portion of their employees’ master's degree expenses.
Costs vary depending on whether you are a Colorado resident and how many credits you take each semester. Visit this page for up-to-date information on tuition and fees.
Be sure to check with your employer to see if they offer a program that covers all or part of your tuition.
Fall Admission Deadline
Feb. 1: MS students—international and domestic
Spring Admission Deadline
Oct. 1.
Applications close at 11:59 p.m. EST for both dates.
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, watch our video below and don't hesitate to contact our graduate advisors at ceaegrad.advising@colorado.edu.
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Take the Next Step: CEAE Graduate Programs
The Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) graduate programs invite prospective MS, Professional Master's (PMP) and PhD students to a virtual webinar.
Connect with CEAE graduate leadership, learn about our programs, get your questions answered and discover why CU Boulder is an ideal place to pursue graduate studies.
Take the next step toward your graduate degree at CU Boulder!
Date: Oct. 15, 2026, 1-2 p.m. MT
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If you have questions, please contact us at ceaegrad.advising@colorado.edu.