The University of Tennessee Knoxville offers a fully funded master’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering. CEE offers both thesis and non-thesis options for the Master of Science with a major in civil or environmental engineering. For advanced degrees in civil or environmental engineering, the bachelor’s degree may be in engineering fields other than civil engineering. The graduate program offers both research and teaching assistantships. Assistantships are awarded to qualified students as funds are made available. The compensation level depends on several factors including the qualifications of the student and whether it is an MS or Ph.D. program. All students on assistantships receive a complete tuition waiver.