Academic Programs

Graduate Opportunities at Auburn

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University offers nationally ranked master’s and doctoral programs in pavement and materials engineering. These programs focus on practical research to advance innovation in paving materials, construction techniques, maintenance strategies, testing, and pavement design.

Graduate students benefit from close collaboration with the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), where they participate in hands-on research through laboratory studies and field work at the NCAT Test Track—an internationally recognized proving ground for pavement technologies.

Many students work on projects funded by state departments of transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and industry partners, gaining valuable experience that prepares them for careers in transportation agencies, private engineering firms, academia, and beyond.

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering is home to one of the largest engineering programs in the South and is known for producing graduates who are ready to tackle real-world challenges with practical, innovative solutions.

Learn more about graduate studies at Auburn and explore the opportunities available through the Pavement and Materials program on the official program page.