Ground Transportation
Offered at 278 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 267 | $48,327 | $53,003 | $9,212 |
| Associate | 10 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson County Community College | KS | — | $90,032 | — |
| 2 | University of Northwestern Ohio | OH | $56,526 | $69,267 | $21,750 |
| 3 | Riverland Community College | MN | $51,047 | $68,987 | $5,250 |
| 4 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd | MN | $62,827 | $68,279 | $9,500 |
| 5 | Waukesha County Technical College | WI | $57,961 | $67,835 | $9,500 |
| 6 | State Technical College of Missouri | MO | $50,066 | $65,259 | $5,500 |
| 7 | Fox Valley Technical College | WI | $72,265 | $64,794 | $10,250 |
| 8 | Community College of Allegheny County | PA | $63,193 | $64,614 | $11,595 |
| 9 | Elgin Community College | IL | — | $63,576 | — |
| 10 | Southeast Community College Area | NE | $49,323 | $63,537 | $8,413 |
| 11 | Johnston Community College | NC | — | $62,881 | — |
| 12 | Lincoln Land Community College | IL | $49,637 | $62,547 | $5,500 |
| 13 | Hagerstown Community College | MD | $61,649 | $62,403 | $4,750 |
| 14 | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island | RI | $56,211 | $62,186 | $6,967 |
| 15 | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts | MA | $56,211 | $62,186 | $6,967 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania College of Technology | PA | $54,938 | — | $12,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah State University | UT | $23,776 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
