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Railroad & Railway Transportation at Johnson County Community College
If you plan to study Railroad & Railway Transportation, consider the program at Johnson County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Johnson County Community College is located in Overland Park, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 78 railroad & railway transportation degrees were granted at Johnson County Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Johnson County Community College
Many students take online classes at Johnson County Community College. Of 18,743 students, 3,507 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,198 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Railroad & Railway Transportation Rankings at Johnson County Community College
Use these rankings to compare Johnson County Community College’s Railroad & Railway Transportation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 1 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Railroad & Railway Transportation graduates at Johnson County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Railroad & Railway Transportation graduates at Johnson County Community College are 3% women (2) and 97% men (76).
Railroad & Railway Transportation Associate’s Program at Johnson County Community College
Among the 4 associate’s railroad & railway transportation graduates at Johnson County Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Railroad & Railway Transportation associate’s degree recipients at Johnson County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Railroad & Railway Transportation associate’s degree recipients at Johnson County Community College, above the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Railroad & Railway Transportation Graduates
Those who complete Railroad & Railway Transportation program at Johnson County Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Railroad & Railway Transportation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | $66,225 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $61,391 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $61,311 |
| Rail Transportation Workers, All Other | $58,561 |
| Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | $48,096 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operators | $42,817 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, All Other | $31,010 |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | $27,598 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.