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2026 Best Ground Transportation Certificate Degree Schools

2026 Best Ground Transportation Certificate Degree Schools

Looking for the best Ground Transportation certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 311 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

So you can compare your options, Trade College analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Ground Transportation Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

Explore the leading schools below:

#1

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

Leading the list is Johnson County Community College, our #1 Ground Transportation school in the United States. Located in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,424, while out-of-state students pay about $5,688. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $5,775. Read more about Johnson County Community College

The strong Ground Transportation programs at Fox Valley Technical College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Fox Valley Technical College is a public school based in Appleton, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Fox Valley Technical College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $8,250 in debt. Get the full Fox Valley Technical College report

You'll be in good company at New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Massachusetts, which ranked #3 this year. Based in North Andover, MA, New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Massachusetts is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $6,333 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Read the full report on New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Massachusetts

Diesel Driving Academy Shreveport came in at #4 on this year's Ground Transportation ranking in the United States. Based in Shreveport, LA, Diesel Driving Academy Shreveport is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $6,333 in student loans. Get the full Diesel Driving Academy Shreveport report

New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Rhode Island came in at #5 on this year's Ground Transportation ranking in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Pawtucket, RI. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $6,333. More on New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Rhode Island

Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge is a private for-profit institution. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $6,333. Get the full Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge report

Miller Motte College Fayetteville ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Miller Motte College Fayetteville is a private for-profit school based in Fayetteville, NC. Students borrow a median of $7,875 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Get the full Miller Motte College Fayetteville report

North American Trade Schools ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Located in Baltimore, MD, North American Trade Schools is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $3,403 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Read the full report on North American Trade Schools

All State Career School Pittsburgh placed #9 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in West Mifflin, PA. All State Career School Pittsburgh Ground Transportation students take on a median of $6,333 in debt. More on All State Career School Pittsburgh

Advanced Career Institute placed #10 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Set in Visalia, CA, Advanced Career Institute is a private for-profit institution. Advanced Career Institute Ground Transportation students take on a median of $6,201 in debt. Read more about Advanced Career Institute

Waukesha County Technical College placed #11 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Set in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,803 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,046. Graduates carry a median of $8,653 in student loans. Read the full report on Waukesha County Technical College

Miller Motte Technical College Conway landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in Conway, SC. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $7,875. Read the full report on Miller Motte Technical College Conway

#13

Hamrick School

Medina, OH

Hamrick School ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Hamrick School is a private for-profit school based in Medina, OH. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $6,333. Read more about Hamrick School

#14

Rosedale Technical Institute

Pittsburgh, PA

Rosedale Technical Institute landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Rosedale Technical Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $17,402 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $3,325 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. More on Rosedale Technical Institute

#15

All State Career Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

All State Career Baltimore did well this year, earning the #15 position. This private for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $6,333. Get the full All State Career Baltimore report

#17

Berks Technical Institute

Wyomissing, PA

Berks Technical Institute landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Based in Wyomissing, PA, Berks Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $7,875. Read more about Berks Technical Institute

All State Career School Lester did well this year, earning the #19 position. All State Career School Lester is a private for-profit school based in Essington, PA. All State Career School Lester Ground Transportation students take on a median of $6,333 in debt. Read more about All State Career School Lester

Miller Motte College Jacksonville ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Miller Motte College Jacksonville is a private for-profit school based in Jacksonville, NC. Graduates carry a median of $7,875 in student loans. See the full Miller Motte College Jacksonville profile

New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Ct Bridgeport came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Bridgeport, CT, New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Ct Bridgeport is a private for-profit institution. New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Ct Bridgeport Ground Transportation students take on a median of $6,333 in debt. More on New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Ct Bridgeport

Miller Motte College Raleigh ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Located in Raleigh, NC, Miller Motte College Raleigh is a private for-profit institution. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $7,875. See the full Miller Motte College Raleigh profile

Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Based in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,844, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. Graduates carry a median of $8,354 in student loans. Read more about Chippewa Valley Technical College

New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Located in Somers, CT, New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut is a private for-profit institution. New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut Ground Transportation students take on a median of $6,333 in debt. See the full New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut profile

#25

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD

Hagerstown Community College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Hagerstown, MD. In-state tuition and fees average $4,320, with out-of-state students paying around $8,190. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $4,750. More on Hagerstown Community College

Miller Motte Technical College North Charleston came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Based in Charleston, SC, Miller Motte Technical College North Charleston is a private for-profit institution. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $7,875. See the full Miller Motte Technical College North Charleston profile

Alexandria Technical And Community College placed #27 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Based in Alexandria, MN, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,236. Alexandria Technical And Community College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $14,054 in debt. Read the full report on Alexandria Technical And Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Best Ground Transportation Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:

Arkansas State University Newport ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Based in Newport, AR, Arkansas State University Newport is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,312, compared with $4,752 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,715 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Read the full report on Arkansas State University Newport

Bevill State Community College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Jasper, AL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,734, while out-of-state students pay about $8,346. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $12,621. Read more about Bevill State Community College

Mccann School Of Business And Technology Allentown landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Mccann School Of Business And Technology Allentown is a private for-profit school based in Allentown, PA. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $7,875. More on Mccann School Of Business And Technology Allentown

Hds Truck Driving Institute landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Based in Tucson, AZ, Hds Truck Driving Institute is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $7,706 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. See the full Hds Truck Driving Institute profile

#32

Cet El Paso

El Paso, TX

Cet El Paso ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in El Paso, TX. Students borrow a median of $6,650 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. See the full Cet El Paso profile

Southern Regional Technical College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Southern Regional Technical College is a public school based in Thomasville, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,007, compared with $5,575 for out-of-state students. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $5,677. Read more about Southern Regional Technical College

#34

Mid Eastctc Adult Education

Zanesville, OH

Mid Eastctc Adult Education landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Set in Zanesville, OH, Mid Eastctc Adult Education is a public institution. Mid Eastctc Adult Education Ground Transportation students take on a median of $6,333 in debt. Read the full report on Mid Eastctc Adult Education

#35

Lincoln Land Community College

Springfield, IL

Lincoln Land Community College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Lincoln Land Community College is a public school based in Springfield, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,744, compared with $10,464 for out-of-state students. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $5,500. Get the full Lincoln Land Community College report

Miller Motte Technical College Augusta landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Based in Augusta, GA, Miller Motte Technical College Augusta is a private for-profit institution. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $7,875. See the full Miller Motte Technical College Augusta profile

#37

New Castle School Of Trades

New Castle, PA

New Castle School Of Trades came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Set in New Castle, PA, New Castle School Of Trades is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $7,544 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. More on New Castle School Of Trades

#38

Delta Technical College

Horn Lake, MS

Delta Technical College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Set in Horn Lake, MS, Delta Technical College is a private for-profit institution. Delta Technical College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $6,333 in debt. More on Delta Technical College

#39

Advanced Technology Institute

Virginia Beach, VA

Advanced Technology Institute did well this year, earning the #39 position. Advanced Technology Institute is a private for-profit school based in Virginia Beach, VA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,568. Advanced Technology Institute Ground Transportation students take on a median of $14,125 in debt. See the full Advanced Technology Institute profile

Minnesota State College Southeast Technical did well this year, earning the #40 position. Minnesota State College Southeast Technical is a public school based in Winona, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,432. Students borrow a median of $22,522 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Get the full Minnesota State College Southeast Technical report

Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga did well this year, earning the #41 position. Based in Chattanooga, TN, Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga is a private for-profit institution. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $7,875. Get the full Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga report

Elgin Community College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Elgin, IL. Students from in state pay about $3,252 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,516 for out-of-state students. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $4,008. Read more about Elgin Community College

Oconee Fall Line Technical College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Located in Sandersville, GA, Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,380, with out-of-state students paying around $5,948. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $10,407. Read the full report on Oconee Fall Line Technical College

West Georgia Technical College placed #44 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Located in Waco, GA, West Georgia Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,410, compared with $5,978 for out-of-state students. West Georgia Technical College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $9,500 in debt. Get the full West Georgia Technical College report

Tulsa Technology Center ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Located in Tulsa, OK, Tulsa Technology Center is a public institution. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $10,173. Read more about Tulsa Technology Center

#46

Crowder College

Neosho, MO

Crowder College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Set in Neosho, MO, Crowder College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,104, while out-of-state students pay about $5,784. Graduates carry a median of $8,400 in student loans. Get the full Crowder College report

Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Mo did well this year, earning the #47 position. Based in Springfield, MO, Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Mo is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $6,333 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Read the full report on Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Mo

Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center is a public school based in Johnstown, PA. Graduates carry a median of $17,690 in student loans. Read the full report on Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center

#49

Cet Soledad

Soledad, CA

Cet Soledad ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Based in Soledad, CA, Cet Soledad is a private not-for-profit institution. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $6,650. Read the full report on Cet Soledad

Southeast Community College Area ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Set in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Southeast Community College Area Ground Transportation students take on a median of $8,196 in debt. See the full Southeast Community College Area profile

#51

Cet El Centro

El Centro, CA

Cet El Centro placed #51 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Set in El Centro, CA, Cet El Centro is a private not-for-profit institution. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $6,650. Read more about Cet El Centro

Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #53 in this year's ranking. Located in Griffin, GA, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,516, with out-of-state students paying around $6,084. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $17,619. Read the full report on Southern Crescent Technical College

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

This list is compiled by Trade College (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 311 ranked schools only.

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