Degree Programs

Degrees Offered

The Zachry Department of Civil Engineering offers four graduate degree programs in both Civil Engineering and Ocean Engineering: Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.).

Additionally, through an agreement with Texas A&M's Mays Business School, a Certificate in Business can be obtained by taking four business related graduate courses, two of which can be applied towards your graduate degree from the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering.

• Master of Science
• Master of Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Engineering
• Certificate in Business

Areas of Study

Students have the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in the following areas:

• Coastal and Ocean Engineering
• Construction Engineering and Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering

New One-Year Master of Engineering Degrees

Students can now earn a Master of Engineering degree in one year in the following focus areas:

• Infrastructure Management and Security (Construction Engineering and Management)
• Transportation and Public Policy (Transportation Engineering)
• Water Resources Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Construction Project Management

Ph.D. Course Information

Below are handouts that outline the civil engineering courses available for Ph.D. students in each of the aress of study. These handouts are meant for informational purposes only.

• Coastal and Ocean Engineering
• Construction Engineering and Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering