Scope and Objectives
Transportation serves society’s basic needs for personal travel and transfer of goods. Transportation engineering applies scientific and technical knowledge to provide economical and efficient transportation service that meets societal needs while maintaining compatibility with environmental, energy, and safety goals.
Oregon State University offers a graduate concentration in Transportation Engineering leading to the degrees of Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. The program provides the student with skills in planning, construction, design, operation, and maintenance of transportation systems and facilities. The course offerings provide both a broad awareness of transportation concepts and an understanding of scientific and technical knowledge to address transportation problems.