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Ground Transport in New York

Ground Transport Schools in New York

499 Ground Transport students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Ground Transport major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ground Transport Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 469
Associate Degree 30

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 23.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 58.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Ground Transport Grads in New York

There are 226,830 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 New York

In this state, ground transport grads earn an average of $60,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $54,300.

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There are 4 colleges in New York that offer ground transport degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

215 Degrees in Major Awarded
157 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,522 a year.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
125 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,522 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,414 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
127 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,720. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

Ground Transport Careers in NY

Some of the careers ground transport majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Earth Drillers 17% $58,760
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 12% $69,590
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 11% $53,800
Transportation Supervisors 10% $0
Highway Maintenance Workers 9% $44,620
Crane and Tower Operators 9% $0
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 8% $32,440
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 8% $62,350
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 8% $71,720
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 7% $47,000
Subway and Streetcar Operators 6% $0
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 3% $63,690
Locomotive Engineers 1% $84,340
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 1% $62,130
Logging Equipment Operators -4% $38,550

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Air Transportation 218
Marine Transportation 165

View all majors related to Ground Transport

View Nationwide Ground Transport Report

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