by our College Data Analytics Team
[Ground Transportation](/majors/transportation-materials-handling/ground-transportation/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 93 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying ground transportation schools.
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The right ground transportation school can pay off in your paycheck for years to come. That is why we developed our Highest Paid Ground Transportation Graduates ranking. It looks at the median early-career salaries graduates earn, so you can find the schools whose ground transportation degrees pay off the most.
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Below are the schools whose ground transportation graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in ground transportation, no school beat Miami Lakes Educational Center And Technical College this year. Miami Lakes Educational Center And Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Miami Lakes. Early-career ground transportation graduates from Miami Lakes Educational Center And Technical College make a median of around $103,877 per year.
Johnson County Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ground transportation schools. Johnson County Community College is a public school located in the city of Overland Park. Ground Transportation graduates of Johnson County Community College earn a median of about $76,270 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Central Lakes College Brainerd earned it the #3 place for ground transportation. Set in the town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College Brainerd is a public institution. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Central Lakes College Brainerd typically earn about $67,690 annually.
A rank of #4 makes Fox Valley Technical College one of the highest-paying schools for ground transportation. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Fox Valley Technical College typically earn about $55,351 annually.
A rank of #5 makes Community College Of Allegheny County one of the highest-paying schools for ground transportation. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Community College Of Allegheny County is a public institution. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Community College Of Allegheny County typically earn about $59,330 annually.
Johnston Community College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for ground transportation. Located in the town of Smithfield, Johnston Community College is a public institution. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Johnston Community College typically earn about $59,288 annually.
Pima Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ground transportation schools. Set in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a public institution. Ground Transportation graduates of Pima Community College earn a median of about $56,889 a year early in their careers.
University Of Northwestern Ohio placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for ground transportation. Located in the suburb of Lima, University Of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the ground transportation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,802.
Elgin Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ground transportation schools. Located in the city of Elgin, Elgin Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the ground transportation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,496.
Linn State Technical College landed the #10 spot for ground transportation salaries this year. Set in the rural area of Linn, Linn State Technical College is a public institution. Early-career ground transportation graduates from Linn State Technical College make a median of around $59,695 per year.
Walla Walla Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ground transportation schools. Located in the city of Walla Walla, Walla Walla Community College is a public institution. Early-career ground transportation graduates from Walla Walla Community College make a median of around $53,274 per year.
North Central Kansas Technical College landed the #12 spot for ground transportation salaries this year. North Central Kansas Technical College is a public school located in the rural area of Beloit. Ground Transportation graduates of North Central Kansas Technical College earn a median of about $53,248 a year early in their careers.
Waukesha County Technical College came in at #13 for ground transportation graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the ground transportation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,029.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Massachusetts came in at #14 for ground transportation graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of North Andover, New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Massachusetts is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Massachusetts typically earn about $55,089 annually.
New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Rhode Island earned the #15 position for ground transportation graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Pawtucket, New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Rhode Island is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Rhode Island typically earn about $55,089 annually.
Hagerstown Community College landed the #16 spot for ground transportation salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Hagerstown, Hagerstown Community College is a public institution. Early-career ground transportation graduates from Hagerstown Community College make a median of around $49,812 per year.
Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #17 for ground transportation graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. Ground Transportation graduates of Chippewa Valley Technical College earn a median of about $51,271 a year early in their careers.
Davidson County Community College came in at #18 for ground transportation graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Thomasville, Davidson County Community College is a public institution. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Davidson County Community College typically earn about $64,980 annually.
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for ground transportation. Minnesota State College Southeast Technical is a public school located in the town of Winona. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Minnesota State College Southeast Technical typically earn about $55,663 annually.
Lincoln Land Community College earned the #20 position for ground transportation graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College is a public institution. Ground Transportation graduates of Lincoln Land Community College earn a median of about $52,215 a year early in their careers.
Alexandria Technical And Community College earned the #21 position for ground transportation graduate earnings this year. Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public school located in the town of Alexandria. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Alexandria Technical And Community College typically earn about $51,649 annually.
Hamrick School earned the #22 position for ground transportation graduate earnings this year. Hamrick School is a private for-profit school located in the rural area of Medina. Students who complete the ground transportation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $51,898.
West Georgia Technical College earned the #23 position for ground transportation graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the ground transportation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,347.
Bevill State Community College earned the #24 position for ground transportation graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a public institution. Ground Transportation graduates of Bevill State Community College earn a median of about $49,353 a year early in their careers.
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for ground transportation. Located in the city of Warner Robins, Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a public institution. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins typically earn about $53,594 annually.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid ground transportation ranking:
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their ground transportation graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 93 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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