Overview

The Master of Engineering Science in Civil Engineering at Lamar University is a thesis option program that prepares you to independently develop solutions in your discipline. You'll select a thesis committee and a director who will guide you as you prepare to defend and present your research

Lamar University's small class sizes allow professors to engage with students on a personal basis. We also have a bi-annual career fair to bring local industry and students together for co-op and career opportunities.

The mission of our department is to provide students with high quality and accessible undergraduate and graduate civil engineering education, to engage and empower students with skills and knowledge to thrive in professional careers, and to serve society through economic and technological development of Southeast Texas and beyond.

Career Paths

Civil and environmental engineers design a safer, cleaner world for all of us. Your career in civil and environmental engineering will allow you to make sure that we all have safe places to live and work.

You'll provide us with clean drinking water and ways to live sustainably. With the world’s growing population and our limited natural resources, your work will be extremely important in ensuring sustainable development of our resources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Structural Analysis
Computer Aided Design
Bridge Design
Civil Engineering Fundamentals
Advanced Structural Dynamics
Stress Analysis and Material System
Engineering Project Management
Water Supply and Treatment
Biological Wastewater Treatment
Advanced Pavement Analysis and Design
Sustainability: Green Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Domestic applications must be received 30 days before Fall, Spring, or Summer registration.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 362 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Application. All international graduate applicants should submit online applications through the Apply Texas system.

Submit Academic Records

Provide Proof of English Language Proficiency. International applicants, both undergraduate and graduate, must provide proof of English language proficiency through scores on the TOEFL or IELTS.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13850 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6925 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

13850 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6925 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

6470 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3235 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Beaumont

882 - 1634 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Civil Engineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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