ACCELERATED BSCE TO MCEE PROGRAM

One-Year Master's Degree

An accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s program in five years of full-time study at Rice.

Overview

The BSCE-MCEE program allows students to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Professional Master’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering with one additional year of full-time study. 

The non-thesis professional master’s degree is offered in two specialization areas:

Benefits of a Master’s Degree

  • Increased employment opportunities and earning potential. On average up to 25% higher salary for civil engineers.

  • A master’s degree is becoming expected. Employers in several civil engineering specialization areas expect their engineers to hold a master’s degree.

  • The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) strongly recommends that all civil engineers obtain a master’s degree for the practice of civil engineering at a professional level and for promotion to senior-level positions. 

Advantages for Undergraduates 

  • Obtain a master’s degree with only one additional year of study and only one year of graduate school tuition

  • Financial aid and other scholarship support are available to support the fifth year

  • Comparable master’s programs may take up to two years

  • Streamlined graduate school application process

How the Program Works

  • It is recommended that you apply to the program during your sophomore or junior year

  • You must be in good academic standing (3.0 GPA or higher) to obtain graduate student status

  • Seniors are eligible to apply, but this will be determined by the coursework taken previously

  • A plan of study will need to be approved by the student's undergraduate major advisor and the master’s degree program director

  • You must complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree and a master's degree independently of each other 

  • Learn more about MCEE admissions, requirements and deadlines

Apply Now

Visit our Graduate Admissions to begin your application or speak with your current advisor.

Application fee is waived when you apply using your Rice email address.

Only one letter of recommendation is needed for Rice undergraduates applying to the MCEE 4+1 program.

Need Help?

Please contact:

Olga Trejo
Academic Program Administrator

Office: 204 Ryon Lab
Email: olga.c.trejo@rice.edu
Phone: 713-348-2646