Masters in Civil Engineering

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If you ever watched the Oscar Winning Movie Gladiator, try recollecting the scene in which Juba tells Maximus “Have you ever seen anything like that before? I didn’t know men could build such things”. For those of you who haven’t watched the movie, the man was referring to the colosseum located in the city of Rome, famous for its gladiatorial contests and public spectacles during the Roman Empire.

Historically, Civilizations have always taken immense pride in their architecture and our modern society is no different.

Until modern times, there was no distinction between Civil Engineering and Architecture, the terms engineer and architect were referred to the same person until the 18th century. In fact, the first Civil Engineering degree in the United States of America was awarded by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the year 1835.

Fast forward to 2017, our planet has witnessed a staggering growth in infrastructure over the past hundred years or so and is set to carry on. From skyscrapers to huge amusement parks, and latest innovations in the field of transportation like Hyper loop and even a trip to the Mars, Civil Engineers make it all possible.

According to the American Bureau of Labour Statistics, the employment opportunities of Civil Engineers is expected to grow at 8% from 2014 to 2024. Further, Civil Engineering comes under the list of “Top 10 jobs employers have difficulty filling”.

Hence, if you are one of those aspiring graduates worried about how you are going to approach a Masters, follow this playbook series to gain a complete understanding on anything and everything related to Masters in Civil Engineering.

For starters, this playbook series will provide you with a detailed information on :

Job Prospects after a Masters in Civil Engineering Potential of a particular course Job Prospects in various regions across the USA Various Specializations in Civil Engineering Best Universities for each specialization University suggestion based on your GRE score

You can also log on to MyUniversity to get an automated University list based on your profile.Back to Civil Engineering, as mentioned in other blogs, don’t worry about the tag of being an International Student. If anything, concentrate your time and effort on enhancing your profile as much as possible.

Companies are smart enough to choose the best candidate with an excellent skillset over nationality. When products are sold across the globe, why would the researchers and engineers who develop the product have to be from a particular country.

Moreover, financially, you have a lot to gain by doing a Masters. Here is a stat to back it up.

Average Pay Scale after a Masters in Industrial Engineering – $82,220 p/a (INR 5484217)

Average Pay Scale of an Industrial Engineer in India (without PG) – INR 329,205.

Simple Mathematics would inform you that a Civil Engineer with a Master’s degree in the US is in line to make more than 10 times of what a Civil Engineer in India without a PG degree is paid.

On the other hand, as we constantly reiterate to our clients, don’t make a career choice based on monetary benefits alone. Of course, a good pay check will make anyone feel good, but when you are young and fresh, try to gain as much knowledge as possible. Focus on getting into a University, and subsequently, an organization that delivers quality products made possible by a relentless drive to improve and world-class research.

Speaking about research & knowledge, a Master’s program in the United States has the following advantages :

A carefully curated curriculum updated with the latest technologies created by some of the finest experts/professors in the world.

A focus on state-of-the-art research backed by latest technology.

Practical exposure to leverage your theoretical knowledge. While grades play a part in the US as well, your problem-solving capabilities is a more serious test to your credentials.

Interaction with professors and students from across the globe makes the learning process far more engaging.

The advantages of pursuing a Masters far outweighs the disadvantages if any. A Master’s program in Civil Engineering is definitely bound to improve your technical knowledge. To carry out maintenance work on a particular structure i.e. buildings, dams, bridges etc., as an engineer one must have intricate knowledge on the subject to arrive at solutions. To illustrate, a Master’s program in Civil Engineering with a special focus on Structural Engineering will provide you with a lot more knowledge than what you learned in your Under Graduation.

Provided you have the financial backing and a confidence in your ability to succeed, you should go for it as two years of specialized education will put you in a different bracket altogether.

That’s it for now. Stay tuned for more in this series of “Masters in Civil Engineering” – your complete guide for a successful admission into your preferred Master’s program.

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