Graduate degree programs

Engineering solutions for a sustainable, resilient future

Advance your skills to solve the challenges shaping tomorrow’s built and natural environments.

Graduate students in these programs explore the systems that support modern life, from clean water and resilient infrastructure to intelligent construction, sustainable technologies and data‑driven engineering. You’ll build depth in your discipline while gaining the tools to create solutions that improve communities and the planet.

At ASU, you’ll learn through applied research, interdisciplinary coursework and collaboration with faculty who are leading innovation across civil, environmental, sustainable and construction engineering. Whether you want to design smarter infrastructure, apply AI to engineering problems or lead major projects, you’ll graduate prepared to make meaningful, lasting impact.

Degree options

We offer a range of master’s and doctoral degrees in civil, environmental, sustainable and construction engineering, each with flexible pathways and specialized focus areas to support your goals.

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Artificial Intelligence Engineering (Sustainable Engineering and Built Environment), MS


What if the breakthrough that transforms how we design, build and sustain our world comes from the AI tools you create?

In ASU’s artificial intelligence engineering, MS program, you’ll learn to develop and customize machine learning, computer vision, NLP and other AI approaches for real problems in civil, environmental, sustainable and construction engineering.

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Civil, environmental and sustainable engineering, MS


Build the resilient infrastructure and sustainable systems communities depend on.

In ASU’s civil, environmental and sustainable engineering, MS program, you’ll deepen your expertise in engineering fundamentals while specializing in areas such as hydrosystems, geotechnical engineering, structures, sustainability or transportation.

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Civil, environmental and sustainable engineering, PhD


Advance the research that will define the future of infrastructure and the environment.

In ASU’s civil, environmental and sustainable engineering PhD program, you’ll explore the intersection of infrastructure, ecology and advanced engineering through interdisciplinary research. You’ll work within a specialty area and collaborate with faculty leading innovation across the field, preparing you to tackle complex environmental challenges in industry, research or academia.

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Construction engineering, MSE


What if you could bridge the gap between design and construction to shape the infrastructure communities rely on?

In ASU’s construction engineering, MSE program, you’ll strengthen your skills in structural analysis, project delivery and emerging construction technologies while studying across geotechnical, structural, transportation and construction engineering.

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Construction management and technology, MS


Lead complex construction projects with confidence, innovation and technical expertise.

In ASU’s construction management and technology, MS program, you’ll strengthen your ability to lead through advanced coursework in sustainability, project delivery, facilities management, heavy construction and emerging technologies.

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Construction management, PhD


Lead transformative construction research that shapes the future of the built environment.

In ASU’s construction management, PhD program, you’ll conduct original, transdisciplinary research that advances the construction management field while working with faculty in one of the nation’s top programs.

 

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Data Science, Analytics and Engineering (Sustainable Engineering and Built Environment), MS


What if the insights that help cities build cleaner systems and stronger infrastructure came from the models you create?

In ASU’s data science, analytics and engineering, MS program, you’ll develop advanced skills in statistics, machine learning, data mining and data engineering while applying them to real challenges in civil, environmental, sustainable and construction engineering.

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Environmental engineering, MS


Engineer solutions that protect public health and the planet.

In ASU’s environmental engineering, MS program, you’ll deepen your expertise in areas such as water quality, treatment and reuse, biotechnology, nanotechnology and sustainable engineering. Through advanced coursework and research with faculty experts, you’ll gain the skills to design systems that address society’s most urgent environmental challenges and support healthier, more resilient communities.

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Sustainable engineering, MSE, Online


Design solutions that drive long‑term environmental and societal impact.

In ASU’s sustainable engineering, MSE online program, you’ll build advanced expertise in areas such as energy systems, life‑cycle assessment, industrial ecology, environmental technologies and sustainable infrastructure.