PhD in Transportation and Urban Infrastructure Systems
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- On-Campus
Master the skills you need to help solve the toughest challenges in modern transportation systems and infrastructure. Develop the expertise you need to solve safety, efficiency, environmental, and regulatory challenges.
Transform Your Future with the PhD in Transportation and Urban Infrastructure Systems
At Morgan State University, you will realize your potential in the transportation and community planning field with the transportation and urban infrastructure systems PhD program. Our Gold LEED certified facility, the Center for the Built Environment and Urban Infrastructure Studies (CBEIS), gives you access to cutting-edge technologies and the latest research.
Accelerate your education with interdisciplinary learning, a highly collaborative environment, and hands-on experiences. Turn your dreams into a reality.
Take five core courses and then choose from diverse electives that prepare you for success
Pursue one program track: coursework + dissertation
Study on campus
Complete your degree in as little as 36 months
Why Morgan?
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1st
Morgan is first among all HBCUs for Fulbright Scholars. Our students excel in their fields, pursuing higher levels of research and achievement.
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20%
We take pride in our diversity and international-friendly community. Over 20% of Morgan students identify as nonblack, coming from the United States or places like Africa, China, Saudi Arabia, and more.
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$1 billion
We are a major economic engine, producing $1 billion in annual economic impact statewide. Our faculty and high-caliber graduates enrich the community.
Advance in Your Professional Career
There is no better time than now to pursue a career in transportation and urban design—an occupation that is critical to keeping our country moving. Whether you are aiming to enter the tech world or already have relevant work experience, the PhD in Transportation and Urban Infrastructure Systems will bring you closer to your future goals. We will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity that will enable you to make a real difference. Join the strategic problem-solvers working to develop sustainable communities and robust transportation systems.
Learn In-Demand Skills
Transportation and infrastructure systems are ever-changing with advances in technology, regulations, and urban development. Gain the in-demand skills you need to advance in the field.
Transportation infrastructure
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Freight logistics
Labor relations
Air quality
Air and seaport management
Transportation policy
Secure Your Ideal Career
Once you graduate with your doctorate in transportation and urban infrastructure systems, you will have the expertise to identify and tackle critical challenges in the field. Explore some of the many job titles and careers available in the field.
Transportation Engineering
Urban Planning
Director of Public Works
Supply Chain Engineer
Applied Scientist
Professor/Assistant Professor
Researcher
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships, advanced research, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Or take advantage of Morgan State University's partnerships with the District of Columbia Department of Public Works, Maryland Department of Transportation, Northrop Grumman, and more. Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.
State-of-the-Art Facility
The Center for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies (CBEIS) is a 126,000 GSF USGBC Gold LEED certified facility at the forefront of sustainable design practices. The building features cutting-edge technology and an incubator space.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. As one of the largest producers of STEM graduates and STEM-employed alumni in Maryland, we have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. Just like our distinguished alumni before you, you can accomplish the unimaginable. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence.
Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right transportation and urban infrastructure systems doctoral program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education.
Students pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in transportation-related fields are eligible to apply for funds through the Eisenhower HBCU Fellowship Program. The Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program encompasses all modes of transportation and enhances the careers of transportation professionals.
Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you will be able to participate in the Federal Plus Loans and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the PhD in Transportation and Urban Infrastructure Systems
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus PhD in Transportation and Urban Infrastructure Systems. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.