Accelerated Master's Programs
In our Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program, you will learn by doing, gaining hands-on experience with technology and software used by professional engineers. Civil engineers are the backbone of our modern infrastructure. Become a builder, a problem-solver, and a visionary for the future of our roads, bridges, waterways, and more.
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- 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- 3 letters of recommendation
- GRE Test Scores
Bachelor’s Degree
- civil engineering
- environmental engineering
- closely related engineering field
Application Deadline
Thesis
Non-Thesis
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Distinguished Faculty
Faculty & StaffChristopher Shearer
Mengistu Geza Nisrani
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Career ServicesPossible Industries
- Construction
- Renewable Energy
- Transportation
Career Outcomes
- Civil Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Urban Planner
Average Starting Salary
- $55k - $78k per year
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South Dakota Mines accelerated master's degree programs enable you to complete both a B.S. and M.S. degree in as little as 5 years. Up to 12 credits applied toward the B.S. program may be used to satisfy graduate credit requirements. See individual programs for the number of credits allowed by the program. More information is also available at the South Dakota Mines Online Catalog.
Students desiring to participate in the accelerated program are encouraged to apply at the end of their junior year. Students must have 90 credits completed (or in progress) at the time of application, along with a 3.0 GPA. The deadline to apply is the start of the final semester of the bachelor's degree.
Courses must be taken at the 400/500/600 level. Courses taken at the 400 level are subject to other requirements listed in the catalog.
Accelerated options are available in the following master's degree programs:
- Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Construction Engineering and Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Geology and Geological Engineering
- Green and Sustainable Chemistry
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Engineering and Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering and Management
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Paleontology
Contact your advisor to inquire about an accelerated option in your area of interest.