Demand for Sustainable Transportation Has Never Been Greater
Sustainable transportation is a fast-growing field with strong career prospects for graduates:
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects more than 24,000 civil engineering job openings annually nationwide through 2035 and 1,800 openings annually for urban and regional planners over the same period. These positions often require or prefer a master’s degree, particularly for transportation planning and policy roles.
- Transportation professionals earn competitive salaries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, civil engineers earned a median annual wage of $100,840 in 2025, while urban and regional planners earned a median salary of $89,320, reflecting strong earning potential across transportation planning, engineering and infrastructure careers.
- Leaders in the transportation field combine expertise in engineering, policy, environmental sustainability and data science to solve real-world challenges in infrastructure and mobility.
The degree prepares graduates to succeed in many transportation roles including:
- Transportation engineer
- Transportation planner
- Transportation policy analyst
- Transportation systems analyst
- Transportation electrification specialist
- Transportation consultant
- Transportation project/program manager
Build the Global Future of Transportation
The Master of Engineering in Sustainable Transportation prepares you to play a role in creating a sustainable transportation future that responds to the dynamic world we live in. Our distinctive, interdisciplinary approach addresses the key transportation trends and opportunities impacting our field.
Electrification and Alternative Fuels
Transportation is experiencing one of the largest technological shifts in decades, driven by rapid adoption of electric vehicles, zero-emission freight, hydrogen fuels and charging infrastructure. This has accelerated demand for professionals who understand transportation systems, energy policy and infrastructure planning.
Smart Cities and Data-driven Infrastructure
Transportation agencies increasingly rely on GIS, artificial intelligence, sensors, connected vehicles and data to improve mobility, safety and system performance. This creates a growing need for professionals with expertise in transportation analytics and data-driven decision-making.
Integrated, Multimodal Transportation Systems
Cities are shifting toward transportation networks that integrate transit, biking, walking, ride-sharing, freight and micromobility. This requires professionals who can balance engineering, policy, economics and human behavior when designing transportation systems.