Transportation Engineering Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Transportation Engineering is offered at 15 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Transportation Engineering.
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Education Levels of Transportation Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 127 degrees were awarded toTransportation Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Transportation Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14 |
| Master’s Degree | 90 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 23 |
Earnings of Transportation Engineering Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Transportation Engineering of $78,886 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,056 |
| 4 years | $78,886 |
| 5 years | $88,976 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Transportation Engineering Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Transportation Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Transportation Engineering students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Washington-Seattle Campus. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Transportation Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Transportation Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Transportation Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a popular choice for Transportation Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Transportation Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Transportation Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Morgan State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisville is a popular choice for Transportation Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 3 doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Transportation Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering. This school awarded 1 doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Benedict College is a popular choice for Transportation Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lawrence Technological University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Transportation Engineering. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Catholic University of America is a popular choice for Transportation Engineering majors seeking their doctor's degree. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Transportation Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Transportation Engineering that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering, General | 19,293 |
| Structural Engineering | 338 |
| Civil Engineering, Other | 173 |
| Water Resources Engineering | 53 |
| Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering | 21 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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