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Transportation Engineers

Education and Training Requirements

High School

Transportation engineers must have strong mathematics skills. Take as many math classes as your school offers, including algebra, calculus, geometry, and physics. Be sure to also take chemistry, art, design, history, social science, English, business, and computer science classes. Participating in an engineering summer camp while in high school will also help you learn more about the field and be viewed favorably by prospective colleges.

Postsecondary Education

A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for transportation engineering work. Many engineers have a degree in civil engineering with a specialization in transportation engineering. Courses usually cover topics such as math, statistics, engineering mechanics and systems, structural analysis, and hydrology. Students may take elective courses in transportation and traffic engineering, railroad planning, and transportation safety. There are also foundational courses such as calculus, chemistry, and mechanics. A master's degree is required for management-level positions.

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