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Ground Transport in Washington

Ground Transport Schools in Washington

138 students earned Ground Transport degrees in Washington in the 2021-2022 year.

A Ground Transport major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Ground Transport Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 138

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.1%
  • White: 46.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 18.8%
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Jobs for Ground Transport Grads in Washington

88,200 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 Washington

Ground Transport grads earn an average of $57,850 in the state and $54,300 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Washington that offer ground transport degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
158 Total Students

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,778 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,273 a year.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
867 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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Centralia College

Centralia
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,153 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 74% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Centralia College will pay a net price of $7,261.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,106 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. 42% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,469 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,520 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,134. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

Ground Transport Careers in WA

Some of the careers ground transport majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Transportation Supervisors 13% $0
Subway and Streetcar Operators 13% $0
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 12% $61,180
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 12% $64,880
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 10% $37,960
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 9% $52,750
Highway Maintenance Workers 8% $49,870
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 7% $63,010
Earth Drillers 7% $50,020
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 7% $47,700
Crane and Tower Operators 4% $72,310
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 1% $69,280
Pile-Driver Operators 0% $78,990
Hoist and Winch Operators 0% $59,310
Locomotive Engineers 0% $90,250
Mining Machine Operators 0% $0
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 0% $54,800
Continuous Mining Machine Operators 0% $46,620
Rail Transportation Workers 0% $0
Logging Equipment Operators -2% $51,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Air Transportation 455
Marine Transportation 242

View all majors related to Ground Transport

View Nationwide Ground Transport Report

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