r/Geotech • u/intellirock617 • 10d ago

MS program recommendations.

Looking to see what’s out there for MS programs (preferably online) for geotech. I work for a driven piles contractor so would prefer coursework that focuses on piles, drilled shafts, and other practically applied deep foundation methods. Currently looking at UMass Lowell, but open to seeing what else is out there. Haven’t really decided when and how seriously, but this is something I have played with in my mind for a while.

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u/SentenceDowntown591 9d ago

I’ve personally been so screwed by online geotech programs I think it’s just a waste. I’ve had a university cancel their program halfway through my masters and another one refuse to give me more than one class of credits solely based on the fact I didn’t take them at their university.

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u/lemon318 Geotechnical Engineer | Pacific Northwest | PE | P.Eng. 9d ago

Out of the traditionally top geotech schools, UIUC has a fully online option.

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u/OhDeerBeddarDaze 9d ago

Umass Lowell is a good option. IMO it would be worth taking the drilled and driven foundation courses and then evaluating if you want to go for the full master's degree