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Ground Transport Schools in California

1,653 students earned Ground Transport degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

A Ground Transport major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ground Transport Majors in California

Ground Transport majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,610
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In California, a ground transport major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ground transport majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 54.1%
  • White: 23.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Ground Transport Grads in California

There are 365,630 people in the state and 4,379,020 people in the nation working in ground transport jobs.

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Wages for Ground Transport Jobs in California

Ground Transport grads earn an average of $57,950 in the state and $54,300 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in California that offer ground transport degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

851 Degrees in Major Awarded
800 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,765 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.40%.

#2

CET, Soledad

Soledad
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
132 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $8,596. Graduates earn an average $29,479 after graduation. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,159 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,045. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

#4

CET, El Centro

El Centro
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
159 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at CET, El Centro will pay a net price of $16,855. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,479 a year.

#5

Butte College

Oroville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,470 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,473. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Butte College grads earn an average salary of $31,815.

#6

Shasta College

Redding
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,075 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,322. In their early career, Shasta College grads earn an average salary of $31,322.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,801 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,033. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,822 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 38% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 6.80% which is lower than average.

Ground Transport Careers in CA

Some of the careers ground transport majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Earth Drillers 21% $51,880
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 18% $54,910
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 16% $58,720
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 16% $71,120
Crane and Tower Operators 13% $63,280
Transportation Supervisors 12% $0
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 12% $35,790
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 12% $45,790
Highway Maintenance Workers 7% $54,950
Subway and Streetcar Operators 3% $58,440
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters -6% $73,740
Logging Equipment Operators -10% $50,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ground transport.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Air Transportation 458
Marine Transportation 40

View all majors related to Ground Transport

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