Online Pavement Graduate Program
Earn a Master of Civil Engineering with an emphasis in pavements and materials through Auburn Engineering's flexible online program.
Online Learning
Auburn Engineering Online and Continuing Education offers a flexible, high-quality pathway to earn your Master of Civil Engineering with an emphasis in pavements and materials. Ranked among the nation's best online engineering programs, Auburn delivers the same academic excellence online that it offers on campus—taught by experienced faculty and grounded in real-world applications.
About the Program
This program is tailored for working professionals aiming to deepen their expertise in pavement design, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation. With a focus on materials behavior and mechanistic design principles, graduates are equipped to make a measurable impact on critical infrastructure challenges.
At a Glance
- No thesis requirement
- Same instructors as on-campus courses
- Flexible course access—live or recorded
- Designed for working professionals balancing career and education
Faculty
Courses are led by Auburn's civil engineering faculty and NCAT's nationally recognized research professors, combining academic rigor with practical industry relevance.
Curriculum
Students complete 30 credit hours within six years, including an optional three-credit civil engineering project. Required laboratory components must be completed in person at NCAT.
- CIVL 6816 – Pavement Design and Construction
- CIVL 6826 – Design and Production of Asphalt Paving Mixtures*
- CIVL 7826 – Advanced Pavement Design and Rehabilitation
- CIVL 7846 – Pavement Management and Rehabilitation
- CIVL 7866 – Pavement Construction
- CIVL 7870 – Advanced Characterization of Pavement Materials*
- CIVL 7976 – Sustainable Pavements / Infrastructure
*Requires a week-long laboratory session at NCAT.
Students may also choose courses in concrete materials, geotechnical engineering, transportation and other areas to tailor the degree to their career goals.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field and submit GRE scores. Non-degree options are also available for professional development or for students pursuing a graduate certificate.
Applications should be submitted at least 60 days before the beginning of the semester. Required materials include a statement of purpose, three recommendation letters, GRE scores and official transcripts.
Contact Us
Carolina Rodezno
Associate Research Professor, NCAT
mcr0010@auburn.edu