Universities in the United States
26 PhD Programs in Civil Engineering in the United States
- programs
- 26 programs
- universities
- 25 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 28,421 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Civil Engineering in the United States and Doctorate in Civil Engineering in the United States.
United States has 26 phd programs in civil engineering open to international students, at 25 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 28,421 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 15,863 USD and 34,646 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Civil Engineering programs
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Top universities for Civil Engineering in the United States
Ranked by how many civil engineering programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
January intake in the United States
3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Civil Engineering — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Civil Engineering — University of Colorado, Denver · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Civil Engineering, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Civil Engineering in the United States: common questions
- How many civil engineering programs are there in the United States?
- 26 civil engineering phd programs at 25 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a civil engineering degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in civil engineering in the United States is 28,421 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 15,863 USD and 34,646 USD a year.
- Can I study civil engineering in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the civil engineering programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (26 of 26).
- Are any of these civil engineering programs available online?
- 2 of the 26 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
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