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Ground Transportation Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Ground Transportation is offered at 269 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Ground Transportation. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and14% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of Ground Transportation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 22,968 people earned theirGround Transportation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ground Transportation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 906 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 100 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,042 |
Earnings of Ground Transportation Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Ground Transportation of $42,430 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,832 |
| 4 years | $42,430 |
| 5 years | $45,687 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Ground Transportation students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Ground Transportation. About 95.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 95 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ground Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 86.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 3.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ground Transportation Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 311 colleges that offer a associate degree in Ground Transportation. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Ground Transportation students seeking a associate degree is Advanced Career Institute. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,031 people received their associate degree in Ground Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
U.S. Truck Driver Training School is a popular choice for Ground Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 790 people received their associate degree in Ground Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ground Transportation. This school awarded 736 associate degrees in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Delta Technical College-Mississippi comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ground Transportation. This school awarded 703 associate degrees in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ground Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 622 people received their associate degree in Ground Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Technology Center comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ground Transportation. This school awarded 557 associate degrees in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
HDS Truck Driving Institute comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ground Transportation. This school awarded 548 associate degrees in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut is a popular choice for Ground Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 429 people received their associate degree in Ground Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts is a popular choice for Ground Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 428 associate degrees in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
All-State Career School is a popular choice for Ground Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 350 associate degrees in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Technical College is a popular choice for Ground Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their associate degree in Ground Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ground Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 345 people received their associate degree in Ground Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ground Transportation. This school awarded 337 associate degrees in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
All-State Career-Baltimore is a popular choice for Ground Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their associate degree in Ground Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
M T Training Center comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ground Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 290 people received their associate degree in Ground Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
All-State Career School-Pittsburgh comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ground Transportation. This school awarded 278 associate degrees in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Ground Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their associate degree in Ground Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North American Trade Schools comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ground Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their associate degree in Ground Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio Business College-Dayton-Driving Academy is a popular choice for Ground Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their associate degree in Ground Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Ground Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 249 people received their associate degree in Ground Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ground Transportation Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 21,399 |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 1,131 |
| Forklift Operation/Operator | 197 |
| Ground Transportation, Other | 163 |
| Railroad and Railway Transportation | 78 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Ground Transportation that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Air Transportation | 11,070 |
| Marine Transportation | 1,158 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving, Other | 34 |
| TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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