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Ground Transport Schools in Florida

In 2021-2022, 975 students earned their Ground Transport degrees in FL.

In this state, Ground Transport is the 17th most popular major out of a total 44 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ground Transport Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 970
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 59.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 23.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Ground Transport Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 215,360 people employed in jobs related to a ground transport degree, compared to 4,379,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Ground Transport Jobs in Florida

Ground Transport grads earn an average of $42,020 in the state and $54,300 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer ground transport degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,717 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. A typical student attending FSCJ will pay a net price of $3,296.

#2

J-Tech Institute

Jacksonville
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
348 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $19,281.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,492 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,483. In their early career, Sheridan Technical College grads earn an average salary of $31,086. 63% of students get financical aid.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. In their early career, OTC Mid Florida grads earn an average salary of $28,179. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
461 Total Students

A typical student attending MTC will pay a net price of $7,273. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,309 after earning their degree at this institution.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,935 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,136. 79% of students get financical aid. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
51 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,882.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
655 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. A typical student attending Pinellas Technical College -St. Petersburg will pay a net price of $3,973. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,830 after earning their degree at this institution.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,461 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. 73% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,604 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,307 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $2,918. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

Ground Transport Careers in FL

Some of the careers ground transport majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 46% $46,460
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 31% $33,070
Dredge Operators 27% $45,720
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 26% $37,580
Crane and Tower Operators 26% $55,700
Pile-Driver Operators 26% $49,160
Earth Drillers 23% $37,930
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 19% $37,650
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 18% $31,330
Transportation Supervisors 18% $0
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 16% $38,780
Highway Maintenance Workers 14% $34,220
Continuous Mining Machine Operators 11% $51,180
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators 0% $0
Locomotive Engineers -12% $60,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Air Transportation 3,497
Marine Transportation 233

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