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MS in Civil Engineering in Texas

The 10 universities in Texas on our list that offer Civil Engineering, compared by total cost in rupees, with living costs and what you can do after.

10 universities
From ₹59 lakh – ₹68 lakh
Rent from $450/month
Usually STEM-designated

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Which universities offer Civil Engineering in Texas?

On our list, Texas A&M Kingsville, UTEP, Lamar University, Prairie View A&M, Texas Tech, UT Arlington, UTSA, UH, Texas A&M and UT Austin offer Civil Engineering in Texas. The lowest total cost is Texas A&M Kingsville at ₹59 lakh – ₹68 lakh; the highest is UT Austin at ₹93 lakh – ₹1.22 crore.

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Civil Engineering in Texas

Universities compared: 10
Lowest total cost: Texas A&M Kingsville — ₹59 lakh – ₹68 lakh
Rent in Small Texas college towns: $450 – $700 a month
Rent in El Paso: $450 – $700 a month
Rent in Houston: $600 – $950 a month
Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
OPT / STEM: Usually STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension

Universities

Civil Engineering universities in Texas

Total for the whole program in rupees, lowest first.

Civil Engineering universities in Texas
University	City	Tuition a year	Total in ₹
Texas A&M Kingsville	Kingsville	$12,000 – $16,000	₹59 lakh – ₹68 lakh
UTEP	El Paso	$12,000 – $17,000	₹59 lakh – ₹70 lakh
Lamar University	Beaumont	$13,000 – $18,000	₹61 lakh – ₹72 lakh
Prairie View A&M	Prairie View	$12,000 – $16,000	₹64 lakh – ₹73 lakh
Texas Tech	Lubbock	$14,000 – $20,000	₹63 lakh – ₹75 lakh
UT Arlington	Arlington	$14,000 – $20,000	₹68 lakh – ₹81 lakh
UTSA	San Antonio	$15,000 – $22,000	₹67 lakh – ₹82 lakh
UH	Houston	$18,000 – $26,000	₹75 lakh – ₹91 lakh
Texas A&M	College Station	$25,000 – $40,000	₹80 lakh – ₹1.09 crore
UT Austin	Austin	$30,000 – $45,000	₹93 lakh – ₹1.22 crore

Living costs

Living in Texas

Living in Texas
City	Room (month)	Yearly budget	Why students choose it
Small Texas college towns	$450 – $700	$16,400 – $19,400	Low rents and close-knit Indian student communities
El Paso	$450 – $700	$16,400 – $19,400	Low-cost border city in west Texas
Houston	$600 – $950	$18,200 – $22,400	Energy, healthcare and aerospace hub with moderate rents
Lubbock	$450 – $700	$16,400 – $19,400	College town in west Texas with very low rents
Dallas–Fort Worth	$650 – $1,000	$18,800 – $23,000	One of the biggest job markets for Indian graduates, with no state income tax
San Antonio	$550 – $850	$17,600 – $21,200	Affordable Texas city with cyber security and healthcare employers
Austin	$700 – $1,100	$19,400 – $24,200	Texas' tech capital, with rents above the rest of the state

Eligibility

Typical entry requirements

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Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in Civil Engineering
Prerequisite: Structural analysis
Prerequisite: Engineering mathematics
Prerequisite: Design software basics
English: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)

Careers

Careers after Civil Engineering in Texas

Careers after Civil Engineering in Texas
Common roles	Skills employers look for
Structural Engineer	AutoCAD, STAAD, ETABS
Project / Construction Manager	Project planning
Transportation Planner	BIM / Revit
Geotechnical Engineer	Codes and standards
Infrastructure Consultant	AutoCAD, STAAD, ETABS

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Texas A&M Kingsville, at about ₹59 lakh – ₹68 lakh in total on our list.

10 on our list: Texas A&M Kingsville, UTEP, Lamar University, Prairie View A&M, Texas Tech, UT Arlington, UTSA, UH, Texas A&M and UT Austin.

Small Texas college towns: a room costs $450 – $700 a month; budget $16,400 – $19,400 a year.

Usually STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension.

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