Earn a PhD Degree in Civil Engineering

With a graduate degree in civil engineering from Missouri S&T,  you will gain the knowledge and skills to Change the World.

Through scientific discovery and engineering invention, our graduates revitalize the nation’s built and natural environments. They design and construct bridges, skyscrapers, transportation and water supply systems. Many of them also make remarkable contributions in business.

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Degree Information

The doctor of engineering degree, like the doctor of philosophy degree, represents the highest attainable educational level in engineering study and practice. This degree is awarded to candidates who have pursued a broad program of study, completed an acceptable engineering internship, passed all prescribed examinations, submitted satisfactory practice-oriented dissertation, and met all graduation requirements described here. The D.E. degree requires a minimum of 90 graduate credit hours.

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Five assistantships available. Tuition is fully funded, plus a monthly stipend and $2,000 toward a new computer and academic needs.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
Eligibility: U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents
Expected Start Date: Fall 2026

Admission Requirements:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.5
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program
  • GRE Only Required for Direct B.S. Applicants
  • Online Application
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts from all Institutions Attended

For more information contact:
Rachel Johnson, Room 119, Butler-Carlton Hall

Research in Civil Engineering

Our faculty's research interests and expertise encompass a wide range of subject areas.

Each year, faculty projects receive external funding from such agencies as NASA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).

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With a graduate degree from S&T in civil engineering, you will gain the knowledge and skills to revitalize the nation’s built and natural environments. Your work could be in design, construction, project management, and urban planning for roads, bridges, water systems, and buildings, often involving both public and private sectors. 

Starting Salary

The average salary for S&T students in the last year was $80,000.

Career Fields

  • Architectural
  • Construction
  • Environmental
  • Geotechnical
  • Materials
  • Structural
  • Transportation
  • Water Resources

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