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12 Best PhD Civil Engineering Programs in the United States

There are 12 PhD Civil Engineering programs in the United States, spread across 9 universities — most run 4–6 years. Courses from Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Colorado at Denver and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute come first, because those universities rank highest.

1PhD / Doctorate
CN California National University logo
United States

Civil Engineering (Ph.D.)

California National University — The Civil Engineering program focuses on integrating advanced study with specialization options across construction engineering, environmental engineering, environmental...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
—Duration
Mode
—Intake
Civil Engineering
2PhD / Doctorate
UP University of Pittsburgh Medical Center logo
United States

Civil Engineering, Ph.D.

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center — The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in civil engineering. Research programs in the department include...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
—Duration
Mode
—Intake
Civil Engineering
3PhD / Doctorate
GI Georgia Institute of Technology logo
QS World #123 #31 in United States United States

Civil Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology — The PhD in Civil Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology is a rigorous and comprehensive program designed to prepare students for advanced research, teaching,...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Civil Engineering
4PhD / Doctorate
GI Georgia Institute of Technology logo
QS World #123 #31 in United States United States

Civil Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology — The PhD in Civil Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology is a rigorous program designed for those wishing to advance their expertise and contribute significantly t...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Civil Engineering
5PhD / Doctorate
UC University of Colorado at Denver logo
QS World #428 #93 in United States United States

Doctorate in Civil Engineering

University of Colorado at Denver — The Doctorate in Civil Engineering at the University of Colorado at Denver is a rigorous program designed for aspiring civil engineering professionals who seek to make si...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Civil Engineering
6PhD / Doctorate
RP Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute logo
QS World #494 #118 in United States United States

Civil Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — The PhD program in Civil Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is designed for individuals seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in various areas of...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Civil Engineering
7PhD / Doctorate
FI Florida International University logo
QS World #574 #155 in United States United States

Civil Engineering

Florida International University — The PhD in Civil Engineering at Florida International University offers a comprehensive program designed for students interested in advanced research and innovation in ci...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Civil Engineering
9PhD / Doctorate
NM New Mexico State University logo
#266 in United States United States

Civil Engineering (Ph.D.)

New Mexico State University — The Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana prepares students for advanced roles in the field of civil engineering, emphasizing cutting-edge re...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Civil Engineering
10PhD / Doctorate
NM New Mexico State University logo
#266 in United States United States

Civil Engineering (Ph.D.)

New Mexico State University — The Ph.D. program in Civil Engineering at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad offers students the opportunity to engage in advanced research and study in various subfiel...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Civil Engineering
11PhD / Doctorate
HU Howard University logo
#331 in United States United States

Civil Engineering

Howard University — The PhD program in Civil Engineering at Howard University is designed for those who seek to push the boundaries of knowledge in the field and contribute significantly to...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Civil Engineering
12PhD / Doctorate
FI Florida Institute of Technology logo
#339 in United States United States

Civil Engineering, Ph.D.

Florida Institute of Technology — The Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology is designed to prepare students for advanced research and analysis in the field of civil engineering. Th...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Civil Engineering

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How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #123 (Georgia Institute of Technology) to #574 (Florida International University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Georgia Institute of Technology has the largest research record in this group, with 18,523,273 citations and an h-index of 1,154. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Georgia Institute of Technology offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD Civil Engineering in the United States?

Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123), University of Colorado at Denver (QS World #428) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (QS World #494) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a PhD Civil Engineering course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD Civil Engineering courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD Civil Engineering courses in the United States?

Georgia Institute of Technology, with 2, ahead of New Mexico State University (2).

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