by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 7 U.S. colleges awarded 109 degrees and certificates in Other Ground Transportation. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 82% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $44,612 one year after completing, rising to $52,752 after four years.
A major in Other Ground Transportation explores Ground Transportation, Other. Any Instructional Program In Vehicle And Equipment Operation Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other ground transportation is a popular field of study, with 109 degrees awarded annually. 7 colleges award other ground transportation degrees, an average of 16 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 69.
By level, the 109 awards include 13 certificates, 7 associate degrees and 89 master’s degrees.
Women earned 14% of other ground transportation degrees and certificates in the latest year (15 of 109). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Black or African American (50) and White (25), and international students earned 3.
How long an other ground transportation degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 13 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 7 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 89 |
Other Ground Transportation has 4 similar majors in the Transportation & Materials Moving field, which together award 19,380 degrees a year; the largest are Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (17,965), Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation (1,010) and Forklift Operation/Operator (318). Browse all Transportation & Materials Moving majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 17,965 |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 1,010 |
| Forklift Operation/Operator | 318 |
| Railroad and Railway Transportation | 87 |
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