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CIP 52.0209 Business

Transportation/Mobility Management

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

273

2025 · 23 schools

International share

8.1%

22 international students

Bachelor's degrees

101

3.0% international

Master's degrees

119

11.8% international

Overview

Transportation/Mobility Management is a multidisciplinary field focused on optimizing the movement of people and goods within urban and rural environments. This area of study addresses the complexities of transportation systems, including public transit, road networks, and emerging mobility solutions such as ridesharing and autonomous vehicles.

Students in this program learn about various topics, including traffic engineering, urban planning, environmental impacts, and sustainable transportation practices. They also explore the role of technology in enhancing mobility, such as the use of data analytics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and smart transportation systems.

The curriculum typically combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, often involving case studies and project work that allow students to engage with real-world transportation challenges. Graduates of this program are equipped to work in various sectors, including government agencies, private transportation companies, and consulting firms.

Professionals in Transportation/Mobility Management play a crucial role in developing efficient, sustainable transportation policies and systems that enhance mobility while minimizing environmental impacts. They are also involved in community engagement and stakeholder collaboration to ensure that transportation solutions meet the needs of diverse populations.

As urbanization continues to rise and the demand for innovative mobility solutions grows, the field of Transportation/Mobility Management presents numerous opportunities for growth and impact, making it a vital area of study in today’s rapidly changing transportation landscape.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2003 to 2025, graduates grew 69% and the international share went from 9.9% to 8.1%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
46.5%
Asian
2.9%
Hispanic
11.7%
Black
24.9%
Other
5.9%
Intl.
8.1%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 23 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#59 Texas A & M University-College Station Texas 64 1
#80 Clemson University South Carolina 4 1
#121 University of Denver Colorado 11 3
#219 North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina 31 0
#236 Florida Institute of Technology Florida 1 0
#236 North Dakota State University-Main Campus North Dakota 3 2
#236 Kent State University at Kent Ohio 5 0
#308 University of Southern Mississippi Mississippi 14 0
#382 Lamar University Texas 2 0
#382 Texas Southern University Texas 7 0
— SUNY Maritime College New York 57 6
— Florida State College at Jacksonville Florida 15 0
— University of Wisconsin-Superior Wisconsin 15 3
— Broward College Florida 8 0
— Tarrant County College District Texas 7 1
— College of Central Florida Florida 5 1
— South Carolina State University South Carolina 5 3
— Polk State College Florida 4 0
— Palm Beach State College Florida 3 1
— Mountwest Community and Technical College West Virginia 3 0
— Hagerstown Community College Maryland 2 0
— Community College of Baltimore County Maryland 2 0
— Hillsborough College Florida 1 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 221,180 $58.46 $121,600

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2003–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.