UW CEE’s Transportation Engineering Master’s Program prepares students for advanced positions in industry, government and non-profit organizations, as well as future Ph.D. studies.
Next start date
Autumn 2026
Priority deadline
December 15, 2025
Admissions
Autumn quarter only
FORMAT
On-campus / Online
DURATION
PMP: ~9 months-2 years
Research: ~18 months-2 years
TOTAL CREDITS
42
Estimated tuition cost
- Professional Master’s Program (PMP) track:
- $754 per credit (2025-2026)
- Research track:
- Students on the research track receive full tuition as part of their financial award.
Online options
Master’s in Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics
2 years part time | 1 year full time
This program blends engineering and business courses, focusing on four cornerstone themes:AI/ML-driven optimization, data-driven decision making, integration and collaboration, and critical thinking.
Master’s in Sustainable Transportation
3 years part time
This program focuses on real-world transportation challenges, promoting responsible solutions for the environment, economy, and communities. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum in planning, policy, and analysis, the program prepares students for careers in sustainable transportation
Curriculum
Courses provide a solid background and skill set in topics such as intelligent transportation systems, ride-source sharing, transit system planning, transportation data analytics, travel demand forecasting, traffic systems operations, freight transportation, human factors and analytical methods in transportation.
Students also obtain hands-on experience in particular areas of interest, including traffic simulations, smart transportation system control and traveler information systems.
Faculty and research
Transportation research at CEE addresses complex, real-world mobility challenges. Numerous faculty-led centers conduct rigorous studies, with research track students participating in projects, data analysis, and faculty collaborations on publications and presentations.
Research track students gain hands-on experience with distinguished faculty across diverse areas, including traffic management, intelligent transportation systems, sustainable infrastructure, transportation safety, freight logistics, public transit, shared mobility, transportation data analytics, and network analysis.
Explore Transportation ResearchCareer opportunities
People with advanced degrees in transportation engineering enjoy careers as company or agency traffic engineers, transportation analysts and more. Graduates also pursue management positions in large companies, agencies and non-profit organizations.