by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 4 U.S. colleges awarded 314 degrees and certificates in Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 62% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $24,528 one year after completing, rising to $34,269 after four years.
A major in Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician involves the study of Traffic, Customs, And Transportation Clerk/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Perform Duties Associated With Managing Revenue-Based Customs, Traffic, Or Transportation Services, Such As Control Of Domestic And International Traffic, Toll Roads And Waterways, And To Assist In The Dispatch And Control Of Fleet-Based Traffic For Businesses And Public Services. Includes Instruction In Record-Keeping; Preparation Of Customs And Transportation Documentation; Operation Of Communications Equipment; Basic Transportation Operations Management; Tariffs, Rates And Fares; Revenue Collection And Change-Making; And Interpretation Of Customs Or Transportation Regulations And Related Legislation, Policies, And Procedures.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, traffic, customs, and transportation clerk/technician is a widely-pursued major, with 314 degrees awarded annually. 4 colleges award traffic, customs, and transportation clerk/technician degrees, an average of 78 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 195.
By level, the 314 awards include 195 bachelor’s degrees and 119 master’s degrees.
Women earned 31% of traffic, customs, and transportation clerk/technician degrees and certificates in the latest year (96 of 314). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (134) and Black or African American (98).
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks traffic, customs, and transportation clerk/technician schools within 1 state. In all, 4 colleges offer traffic, customs, and transportation clerk/technician programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common traffic, customs, and transportation clerk/technician credential is the bachelor’s degree: 195 of the 314 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to traffic, customs, and transportation clerk/technician call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Transportation, Administration and Management and Public Safety and Security, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Comprehension.
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How long a traffic, customs, and transportation clerk/technician degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 195 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 119 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to traffic, customs, and transportation clerk/technician, at 31.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 31.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 23.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 15.6% |
| Some college courses | 13.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 9.7% |
| Master’s degree | 5.1% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician, with an average median salary of $54,729; the strongest outlook belongs to Cargo and Freight Agents, at 8.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Air Export Coordinator, Freight Specialist, Freight Router and Export Coordinator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to traffic, customs, and transportation clerk/technician, at 2,161,434.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 2,161,434 | 8.2% |
| Freight Forwarders | 1,509,563 | 0.3% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | 778,072 | 2.0% |
Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician graduates earn a median $24,528 one year after completing their program, $34,269 after four years and $31,354 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,528 |
| 4 years | $34,269 |
| 5 years | $31,354 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to traffic, customs, and transportation clerk/technician is Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance, with a median salary of $62,885.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $62,885 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $54,941 |
| Freight Forwarders | $46,360 |
Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician has 8 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 14,581 degrees a year; the largest are Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (7,105), Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation (2,464) and Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry (2,125). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
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