Important Facts About Transportation Management Degree Programs
| Prerequisites | High school diploma, or equivalent |
| Concentrations | Air cargo, reverse logistics management |
| Online Availability | Fully available for certificates, bachelor's and master's degrees |
| Possible Careers | Business analyst, commodity manager, distribution center manager, materials project manager, supply chain manager, transportation manager |
| Median Salary (2020) | $98,230 (for transportation, storage, and distribution managers) |
| Job Outlook (2019-2029) | 8% (for transportation, storage, and distribution managers) |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University
Mineta Transportation Institute offers a Master of Science in Transportation Management and three graduate certificate programs through San Jose State University's Lucas Graduate School of Business. The program is affiliated with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and courses are offered via 2-way videoconferencing on the SJSU campus and at Caltrans offices throughout California. Designed for working professionals, the master's-level program can be completed in just over two years, with students attending class one night per week, completing four 10-week courses per year. Core courses cover:
- Transportation finance
- Government transportation regulations
- Transportation management
Cecil College Mid-Atlantic Transportation and Logistics Institute
Cecil College Mid-Atlantic Transportation and Logistics Institute, located in the community of North East, Maryland, offers a certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree program in transportation management. Cecil College has accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Higher Education and is partnered with the U.S. Department of Education in providing a 'career cluster' program through community school districts. In addition to courses in technical writing, speech communication and business law, MATLI's associate degree program includes coursework in:
- Transportation and distribution principles
- Logistics of business distribution
- Operations management
California State University San Bernardino
The Bachelor of Arts in Administration degree program with the supply chain and transportation concentration offered through California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) combines a business administration education with coursework in transportation and distribution. In addition to classes in supply chain management, logistics strategy and transportation systems, the core curriculum also includes:
- Organizational behavior
- Corporate finance
- Government relations
- Business law
