Offshore Wind Energy Engineering
Master's
Application Deadlines
Fall: Rolling admissions through Aug 1 (domestic & U.S-based international applicants)
Spring: Sep 15
Summer: n/a
School/Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Contact
gradadmissions@tufts.edu
Location
Medford/Somerville
Format
On-campusHybrid
Commitment Options
Full-timePart-time
Average Duration
12 - 24 months
Credits
30
What Will You Study?
Students study the engineering, policy, and project-management dimensions of offshore wind energy. A full-time student may be able to complete the 10-course graduate program option in one year, although three semesters are recommended. Part-time study is also available.
Coursework and research areas may include:
- Offshore wind infrastructure
- Transmission systems
- Site characterization
- Permitting
- Foundation design
- Foundation monitoring
- Wind policy
- Technical applications of offshore wind energy
- Project management
- Ocean and coastal engineering contexts
- Climate, energy, and resilient systems
About the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts applies engineering and science to help society anticipate and respond to emerging global challenges. Interdisciplinary coursework prepares students to work in areas such as climate and energy, extreme events, health and the environment, resilient systems, geosystems, offshore wind, water, earth, and infrastructure.
Graduate students benefit from small classes, faculty mentorship, and opportunities to engage with research and coursework that connect infrastructure, environmental systems, energy, and communities.
Clean Energy and Infrastructure Focus
Offshore wind energy sits at the intersection of infrastructure, manufacturing, ocean science, policy, and energy systems. Tufts prepares students to understand the technical and project-based challenges involved in developing offshore wind as part of a cleaner electricity system.
Faculty Mentorship
Students learn from faculty with research and industry experience in areas such as offshore wind energy, structural design, geotechnical engineering, foundation systems, infrastructure, water resources, energy systems modeling, and resilient systems.
Interdisciplinary Learning
The program connects civil and environmental engineering with energy policy, ocean environments, permitting, project management, transmission, and infrastructure planning. This interdisciplinary structure helps students understand offshore wind projects from both technical and systems-level perspectives.
Flexible Study Options
Students may pursue the program full time or part time, with on-campus and hybrid format options. This flexibility can support students with different academic, professional, and scheduling needs.
What Can You Do With an M.S. in Offshore Wind Energy Engineering?
Graduates may pursue engineering, planning, technical, project, or policy-focused roles in areas such as offshore wind engineering, renewable energy development, infrastructure planning, foundation design, transmission, permitting, site characterization, coastal infrastructure, and climate and energy systems. Career outcomes vary based on a student’s background, technical focus, professional experience, internship or co-op experience, and career goals.
Possible paths may include:
- Offshore wind engineer
- Renewable energy engineer
- Infrastructure planner
- Foundation design engineer
- Transmission engineer
- Permitting specialist
- Site characterization specialist
- Project manager
- Energy consultant
- Public-sector energy specialist
What is the Career Outlook?
Offshore wind energy skills are relevant across renewable energy, infrastructure, environmental engineering, coastal planning, permitting, project development, and sustainable energy systems.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, civil engineers had a median annual wage of $99,590 in May 2024, with projected employment growth of 5 percent from 2024 to 2034. Environmental engineers had a median annual wage of $104,170 in May 2024, with projected employment growth of 4 percent from 2024 to 2034.
Average Salary: $100K+
Projected Job Growth (2022-2032): 6%
*Sources: Average salary and projected job growth statistics are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Can Offshore Wind Energy Engineering Students Complete a Co-op?
Eligible M.S. in Offshore Wind Energy Engineering students may have the opportunity to participate in the School of Engineering Graduate Cooperative Education Program. The co-op can allow students to apply graduate coursework to real-world engineering, infrastructure, energy, or project-based work while gaining up to six months of full-time professional experience.
What Background Do Applicants Need?
Applicants are generally expected to have coursework in science, mathematics through differential equations, and engineering sciences such as fluid mechanics and statics. Students who are missing one or more areas of preparation may be admitted conditionally and required to complete additional coursework during their first year.
Are Scholarships Available?
The School of Engineering offers partial tuition scholarships for a select group of Engineering master’s and certificate programs. When you apply for admission, you’ll automatically be considered, there’s no separate scholarship application or additional information required. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for priority scholarship consideration.
Is the GRE Required?
No. GRE General Test scores are not required for the M.S. in Offshore Wind Energy Engineering.
How Do I Apply?
Applicants can apply online through Tufts Graduate Admissions Portal. Required materials typically include transcripts, a resume or CV, letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. International applicants may also need to submit English proficiency documentation. Visit the admissions page for current deadlines and application requirements.
Tuition & Financial Aid
At Tufts University, we believe every qualified applicant deserves the opportunity to pursue graduate study. We are dedicated to helping you understand your financial options and to ensuring that graduate education at Tufts is both accessible and within reach.
Tuition costs for this graduate program are billed at a per credit rate:
| Estimated Tuition for MS Program | |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $1,799 per credit |
| Total Credits Required | 30 |
| Enrollment Status | Full-Time: 3-4 courses per semester (9-12 credits) Part-Time: 1-2 courses per semester (3-6 credits) |
| Estimated Tuition per Semester | Full-Time: $16,191 - $21,588 per semester (9-12 credits) Part-Time: $5,397 - $10,794 per semester (3-6 credits) |
| Estimated Total Tuition* | $53,970 |
*Estimated based on 2025-2026 tuition rates. Rates are subject to change each academic year. For further information about the full cost of attendance, including additional fees and estimated indirect costs (housing, transportation, etc.), please visit Student Financial Services.
The Tufts University School of Engineering offers partial, merit-based tuition scholarships for the majority of our graduate and certificate programs. All applicants are automatically considered for these awards as part of our holistic admissions review process—no separate scholarship application or additional materials are required.
Additional funding opportunities may include Tufts Double Jumbo Scholarships for Tufts graduates, Bridge Program Scholarships for students and alumni from select partner institutions, and veteran and military education benefits for eligible service members and their dependents, including participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
To further support your investment in a Tufts graduate education, a range of financing options are available, including federal and private student loans. For more details, please visit our Graduate Financial Aid page.
