Master of Science [M.S] Geotechnical Engineering
Both thesis and non-thesis options are available for obtaining the master's degree. The non-thesis option requires 32 semester credit hours, of which two hours must be devoted to the completion of a special topics study and one hour to a course on technical communications. The thesis option requires completion of 30 semester credit hours, with five or six hours devoted to thesis research and one hour to a course on technical communications. Both options include a final examination or defense and have a minimum residency requirement of one academic year.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $20549 | $20549 |
| Health Insurance | $1740 | $1740 |
| Books and supply | $396 | $396 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $750 | $750 |
| Total Fees | $23435 | $23435 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 320 | 340 | 2 |
- Students must have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Students must achieve an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the degree program.
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Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.