by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 3 U.S. colleges awarded 33 degrees and certificates in Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $60,822 one year after completing, rising to $77,875 after four years.
A major in Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies involves the study of A Program That Focuses On The Economic, Social, Spatial, And Environmental Aspects Of Transportation And Infrastructure Planning. Includes Instruction In Economics, Environmental Analysis, Geographic Information Systems (Gis), Logistics, Risk Analysis, Transportation Economics, Transportation Evaluation, Transportation Planning, Transportation Policy, And Urban Transportation Planning.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, transportation and infrastructure planning/studies is a popular field of study, with 33 degrees awarded annually. 3 colleges award transportation and infrastructure planning/studies degrees, an average of 11 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 13.
All 33 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 46% of transportation and infrastructure planning/studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (15 of 33). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (8) and Black or African American (7), and international students earned 13.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies Schools ranking, including 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks transportation and infrastructure planning/studies schools within 1 state. In all, 3 colleges offer transportation and infrastructure planning/studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
O*NET rates Active Listening the most important skill for jobs related to transportation and infrastructure planning/studies, at 3.8 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Transportation, English Language and Administration and Management. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long a transportation and infrastructure planning/studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 33 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to transportation and infrastructure planning/studies, at 31.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 31.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 26.8% |
| Some college courses | 14.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 9.4% |
| Master’s degree | 8.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 6.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.2% |
| First professional degree | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies, with an average median salary of $86,435; the strongest outlook belongs to Supply Chain Managers, at 12.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Traffic Technician, Pavement Engineer, Traffic Specialist and Radar Signal Processing Engineers.
The occupation related to transportation and infrastructure planning/studies with the most projected jobs is Traffic Technicians, at 767,409.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic Technicians | 767,409 | 9.7% |
| Supply Chain Managers | 421,849 | 12.7% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 227,314 | 11.6% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 52,637 | 8.1% |
Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies graduates earn a median $60,822 one year after completing their program, $77,875 after four years and $74,222 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,822 |
| 4 years | $77,875 |
| 5 years | $74,222 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to transportation and infrastructure planning/studies, with a median salary of $138,103.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $76,615 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $66,890 |
| Traffic Technicians | $64,132 |
Transportation and Infrastructure Planning/Studies has 3 similar majors in the Public & Social Service field, which together award 13,846 degrees a year; the largest are Public Administration (13,735), Public Administration, Other (76) and Public Works Management (35). Browse all Public & Social Service majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 13,735 |
| Public Administration, Other | 76 |
| Public Works Management | 35 |
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