Master of Science in Engineering – Thesis
Advance to Upper Management with a Master’s Degree in Engineering
Do you want to get more out of your engineering degree? At Liberty, we want to equip you for the next step in your career. By investing in your people skills, values, and communication abilities, you can take your current engineering expertise even further.
Our Office of University Research and Analysis reports that there were almost 15,000 jobs posted requesting a Master of Science related to engineering in the past year. These jobs are for experienced professionals like architectural and engineering managers who receive a median salary of $112,000.
With a research-focused thesis project, you will have the opportunity to show your expertise and build on useful engineering knowledge in the field. The research you complete while working with our faculty of engineering experts will prepare you for doctoral studies and advanced academic scholarship.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Through the thesis project, you will have opportunities to show your expertise and contribute important knowledge to the field.
- With advanced training facilities and labs, you can test your knowledge first-hand.
- You will have access to the latest technology and a qualified faculty who seek to know you personally and to provide you with opportunities for education, research, and training in a Christ-centered environment.
What Will You Learn?
- Advanced material behaviors for pavement subgrades as well as for bases and surface covers
- Business and leadership tools for leading teams and handling management responsibilities
- How to predict and prevent fatigue failure in metallic material
- Mathematical theories, formulation, and computer implementations for civil engineering calculations
- Stress dependency, viscoelasticity, repeated load moduli, and stabilization of these materials
Career Opportunities for MS in Engineering Graduates
- Architectural project manager
- Chief engineer
- Director of engineering
- Engagement director
- Engineering manager
- Head of technology and development
- Project engineer
- Senior project engineer
- Technology development owner
Facilities and Resources for M.S. in Engineering Students
- With a wide range of engineering expertise in our faculty, you will have access to knowledge and advice from all corners of the engineering world.
- Students will have the opportunity to sit for engineering certification.
- Engineering students at Liberty have the opportunity to observe and assist with research in Liberty’s state-of-the-art facilities.
Admission Requirements for Our Graduate Engineering Degree
Every application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and all applicants must submit the following documents and meet the minimum requirements for admission:
- Admission application
- Official bachelor’s degree transcripts showing a completed engineering or STEM-related degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Self-certification form for students in final term of their bachelor’s degree
- Current Liberty undergraduate students seeking preliminary acceptance into a graduate program must complete a degree completion application through their ASIST account
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
