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Ground Transportation Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Ground Transportation is offered at 269 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Ground Transportation. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about61% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.2% of Ground Transportation graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Ground Transportation Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 22,968 students 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 | 100 |
| Master’s Degree | 12,042 |
Earnings of Ground Transportation Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Ground Transportation of $42,430 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Ground Transportation. About 86.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19,077 |
| Women | 2,885 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ground Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,488 | 38.6% |
| Asian | 180 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,616 | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 7,835 | 35.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 395 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 468 | 2.1% |
| Race Unknown | 890 | 4.1% |
| International Students | 46 | 0.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ground Transportation Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 311 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Ground Transportation. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Ground Transportation students seeking a basic certificate is Advanced Career Institute. This school awarded 1,031 basic certificates 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.
U.S. Truck Driver Training School comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ground Transportation. This school awarded 790 basic certificates in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Ground Transportation. This school awarded 736 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Ground Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 703 people received their basic certificate in Ground Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Ground Transportation. This school awarded 622 basic certificates 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.
Central Technology Center comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ground Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 557 people received their basic certificate in Ground Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
HDS Truck Driving Institute is a popular choice for Ground Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 548 basic certificates 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.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ground Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 429 people received their basic certificate in Ground Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ground Transportation. This school awarded 428 basic certificates 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 350 basic certificates in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Technical College is a popular choice for Ground Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Ground Transportation. This school awarded 345 basic certificates in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Ground Transportation. This school awarded 337 basic certificates in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 293 basic certificates in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Ground Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 290 people received their basic certificate in Ground Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
All-State Career School-Pittsburgh is a popular choice for Ground Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their basic certificate in Ground Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ground Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their basic certificate 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 is a popular choice for Ground Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their basic certificate in Ground Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio Business College-Dayton-Driving Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Ground Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 253 people received their basic certificate in Ground Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ground Transportation here go on to 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 basic certificates in Ground Transportation. This school awarded 249 basic certificates in Ground Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Ground Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ground Transportation Focus Areas
| 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 basic certificates.
| 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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