San Marcos,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Civil Engineering - Structural and Materials 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 an innovative doctoral program: the Ph.D. in Civil Engineering. Developed through collaboration with leading industries, this curriculum blends theoretical foundations with practical implementation, fostering entrepreneurial thinking and technological proficiency in infrastructure development.
This pioneering Civil Engineering Ph.D. emphasizes leadership, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and business-minded approaches to infrastructure challenges. As the first Texas-based program to merge civil engineering fundamentals with entrepreneurial training and technology-driven infrastructure solutions, it addresses the growing demand for infrastructure modernization while advancing the university's dedication to groundbreaking research.
The doctoral program cultivates future thought leaders through intensive academic study and original research in Civil Engineering and Technology-Enhanced Infrastructure. While maintaining core competencies of traditional civil engineering programs, it uniquely focuses on implementing innovative technological solutions. Students will enhance their practical abilities, research methodologies, commercialization strategies, and leadership communication skills.
Structural engineering, a vital civil engineering specialization, equips professionals to design and evaluate the framework of constructed environments. These experts ensure structural integrity by analyzing load-bearing components, preventing failures while maintaining functional performance.
Materials engineering utilizes scientific principles to develop enhanced construction materials for infrastructure projects. This discipline works with conventional materials like concrete, steel, and polymer composites, as well as treated soils and aggregates, applying material science to optimize selection, specification, and quality control in civil engineering projects.
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