Earn Your Master’s Degree — From Anywhere

At NC State CCEE, we design and deliver solutions that shape everyday life. Through Engineering Online, you can earn a respected, fully accredited master’s degree without stepping away from your career.

Whether you’re advancing in your current role or preparing for new opportunities, this is how ambitious engineers move forward.

ccee Online Degrees

Master of Civil Engineering

The Master of Civil Engineering (MCE) is a non-thesis degree designed for professionals seeking advanced technical depth without stepping away from industry. This is an excellent route for engineers focused on expanded leadership, technical specialization or professional licensure advancement.

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Master of Environmental Engineering

The Master of Environmental Engineering (MENE) is a non-thesis degree with a focus on practical solutions to a range of environmental challenges. Designed for engineers committed to protecting public health and strengthening sustainable systems.

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Ready to Engineer What’s Next?

You can earn a Master of Civil Engineering (MCE) or a Master of Environmental Engineering (MENE) online through one of the nation’s most respected programs.

Our graduates apply their expertise across infrastructure, environmental protection, transportation systems, water resources and beyond. Hear from faculty, students and alumni about how they’ve balanced work, family and graduate study — and what that experience made possible.

What Does It Take to Earn a Master’s Degree Online?

Online learning requires discipline, curiosity and commitment — the same qualities that define great engineers.

Courses are delivered through Engineering Online and designed for working professionals. Lectures are accessible on demand, allowing you to learn at your own pace while staying connected to faculty and classmates.

You’ll build practical expertise you can apply immediately, while deepening your technical foundation for long-term growth.

Customize Your Degree Around Your Goals

CCEE offers one of the most comprehensive online engineering programs in the country. You can tailor your coursework to match your interests, industry demands and career trajectory.

You don’t just earn a degree. You design a path.

Admissions Requirements

Admission to the MCE or MENE online programs requires:

• An undergraduate degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or a closely related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• TOEFL or IELTS scores (for international applicants, if applicable)

When completing the online application, select the Distance Track version of the degree. For full application details and deadlines, visit the Graduate Admissions page.

Engineering Online

Learn from the same expert faculty, complete the same rigorous coursework and earn the same NC State degree — delivered in a flexible format built for working professionals. Backed by nationally ranked programs and deep industry connections, your education is grounded in real-world impact and designed to move your career forward.

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