San Marcos,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Civil Engineering - Transportation 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 empowers students to merge Civil Engineering fundamentals with technological innovation and business savvy.
This pioneering Ph.D. program emphasizes leadership, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and entrepreneurial skills within infrastructure development. As Texas's first program to combine Civil Engineering practice with technological expertise and business strategy (TEI), it addresses the growing demand for infrastructure modernization while reinforcing the university's dedication to advanced research.
The program cultivates future industry leaders through challenging academic coursework and innovative research in Civil Engineering and TEI. While maintaining core Civil Engineering competencies, it uniquely focuses on implementing emerging technologies to solve traditional engineering challenges. Students will enhance their practical abilities, research proficiency, commercialization potential, and leadership qualities.
Transportation engineering encompasses the comprehensive process of planning, designing, building, operating, and managing transit systems. This discipline applies cutting-edge technology and scientific methods to create, improve, and sustain transportation networks. Professionals in this field work to develop transportation solutions that are quicker, safer, and more effective.
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