San Marcos,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering (with masters degree) in San Marcos United States | Texas State University
Texas State University
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San Marcos United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,812
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Ingram School of Engineering introduces a groundbreaking doctoral program: the Ph.D. in Civil Engineering. Developed through collaboration with leading industries, this curriculum blends Civil Engineering fundamentals with technological innovation and business savvy, preparing graduates for real-world infrastructure challenges.
This pioneering doctoral program emphasizes leadership, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and entrepreneurial skills within infrastructure development. As Texas's first program to merge Civil Engineering practice with technological entrepreneurship and smart infrastructure expertise, it addresses the growing demand for infrastructure modernization while advancing the university's research mission.
The curriculum cultivates future industry leaders through challenging academic work and innovative research in Civil Engineering and technology-enhanced infrastructure. While maintaining core Civil Engineering competencies, the program uniquely develops students' abilities to implement emerging technologies, conduct impactful research, drive commercialization efforts, and enhance professional communication and leadership qualities.
Geotechnical engineering, a specialized branch of Civil Engineering, examines earth materials' engineering properties. Drawing from geology, hydrology, and mechanics, this evolving discipline applies soil and rock mechanics principles to assess subsurface conditions for designing foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, dams, tunnels, and other underground constructions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university. Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor's degree. In most cases, three-year degrees are not considered.
master's degree in Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited university. Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a U.S. Master's degree. Master's degrees following a three-year Bachelor's degrees may not be equivalent
a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
competitive GPA in all completed graduate course work
the applicant must have an official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test result report submitted to the The Graduate College.
the preferred score is 146 or higher for verbal and 160 or higher for quantitative.
resume/CV outlining education, work experience, scholarships/grants, publications/presentations, other accomplishments
statement of purpose outlining the applicant's personal history and goals that are relevant obtaining this doctoral degree, explaining why the applicant wants to purse this degree at TXST
three letters of recommendation evaluating applicant's skill and potential in this degree program, preferably from academic sources
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
official Duolingo Scores required with a 110 overall
official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall
master's degree in Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited university. Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a U.S. Master's degree. Master's degrees following a three-year Bachelor's degrees may not be equivalent
a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
competitive GPA in all completed graduate course work
the applicant must have an official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test result report submitted to the The Graduate College.
the preferred score is 146 or higher for verbal and 160 or higher for quantitative.
resume/CV outlining education, work experience, scholarships/grants, publications/presentations, other accomplishments
statement of purpose outlining the applicant's personal history and goals that are relevant obtaining this doctoral degree, explaining why the applicant wants to purse this degree at TXST
three letters of recommendation evaluating applicant's skill and potential in this degree program, preferably from academic sources
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
official Duolingo Scores required with a 110 overall
official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall
Tuition
USD
13,812