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Ground Transport in Kentucky

Ground Transport Schools in Kentucky

459 students earned Ground Transport degrees in Kentucky in the 2021-2022 year.

A Ground Transport major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ground Transport Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 459

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 17.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Ground Transport Grads in Kentucky

67,720 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 Kentucky

In this state, ground transport grads earn an average of $44,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,300.

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

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,089 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. In their early career, Gateway grads earn an average salary of $30,674. 92% of the teachers are full time.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,887 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,273 a year. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,036 Total Students

A typical student attending Hopkinsville Community College will pay a net price of $5,687. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,239 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,041. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,614 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,479 Total Students

The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,764.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,068. Graduates earn an average $25,837 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,568.

Ground Transport Careers in KY

Some of the careers ground transport majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Rail Transportation Workers 20% $0
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 15% $46,550
Transportation Supervisors 11% $0
Logging Equipment Operators 11% $29,220
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 10% $32,260
Crane and Tower Operators 10% $48,950
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 6% $43,700
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 6% $38,260
Highway Maintenance Workers 5% $32,800
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 2% $45,030
Mining Machine Operators 0% $45,240
Earth Drillers 0% $39,790
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 0% $38,920
Locomotive Engineers -3% $56,190
Hoist and Winch Operators -6% $36,670
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators -12% $43,310
Extraction Workers -22% $42,010
Continuous Mining Machine Operators -27% $47,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Air Transportation 47
Marine Transportation 18

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