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Ground Transport in Georgia

Ground Transport Schools in Georgia

1,682 students earned Ground Transport degrees in Georgia in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Ground Transport is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 46 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Ground Transport Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,682

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 64.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 28.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Ground Transport Grads in Georgia

138,790 people in the state and 4,379,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ground transport.

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Wages for Ground Transport Jobs in Georgia

Ground Transport grads earn an average of $41,010 in the state and $54,300 nationwide.

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

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,582 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,567 Total Students

The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,591. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
505 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,606. In their early career, MMC Augusta grads earn an average salary of $25,392. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,200 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Graduates earn an average $28,994 after graduation.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,705 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,407. 100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, OFTC grads earn an average salary of $26,683.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,166. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,246 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $25,891 after graduation. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,167 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,312. 97% of students get financical aid. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,673 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,928 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,980 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,068.

Ground Transport Careers in GA

Some of the careers ground transport majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Crane and Tower Operators 20% $50,960
Earth Drillers 16% $31,990
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 16% $32,700
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 14% $42,180
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 14% $34,750
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 13% $36,100
Highway Maintenance Workers 12% $28,580
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 7% $37,670
Locomotive Engineers -5% $55,400
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators -6% $50,060
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters -6% $59,970
Logging Equipment Operators -21% $38,800
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators -25% $0
Continuous Mining Machine Operators -31% $43,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Air Transportation 88

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