by our College Data Analytics Team
[Ground Transportation](/majors/transportation-materials-handling/ground-transportation/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The highest-paying schools turn a ground transportation degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying ground transportation schools.
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If you want to know which schools send ground transportation graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Fox Valley Technical College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying ground transportation schools in the Great Lakes Region. 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.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Northwestern Ohio earned it the #2 place for ground transportation. Set in the suburb of Lima, University Of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from University Of Northwestern Ohio typically earn about $55,802 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Elgin Community College earned it the #3 place for ground transportation. Elgin Community College is a public school located in the city of Elgin. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Elgin Community College typically earn about $61,496 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Waukesha County Technical College earned it the #4 place for ground transportation. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. Early-career ground transportation graduates from Waukesha County Technical College make a median of around $57,029 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in ground transportation will find them at Chippewa Valley Technical College, which ranked #5. Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public school located in the city of Eau Claire. Ground Transportation graduates of Chippewa Valley Technical College earn a median of about $51,271 a year early in their careers.
Lincoln Land Community College earned the #6 position for ground transportation graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College is a public institution. Early-career ground transportation graduates from Lincoln Land Community College make a median of around $52,215 per year.
Hamrick School ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ground transportation schools. Located in the rural area of Medina, Hamrick School is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Hamrick School typically earn about $51,898 annually.
Mid Eastctc Adult Education earned the #8 position for ground transportation graduate earnings this year. Mid Eastctc Adult Education is a public school located in the rural area of Zanesville. Students who complete the ground transportation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,628.
Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Il landed the #9 spot for ground transportation salaries this year. Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Il is a private for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Il typically earn about $33,923 annually.
Us Truck Driver Training School placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for ground transportation. Located in the suburb of Sterling Heights, Us Truck Driver Training School is a private for-profit institution. Early-career ground transportation graduates from Us Truck Driver Training School make a median of around $31,688 per year.
City Colleges Of Chicago Olive Harvey College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for ground transportation. Set in the city of Chicago, City Colleges Of Chicago Olive Harvey College is a public institution. Early-career ground transportation graduates from City Colleges Of Chicago Olive Harvey College make a median of around $35,103 per year.
Shawnee Community College landed the #12 spot for ground transportation salaries this year. Shawnee Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Ullin. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Shawnee Community College typically earn about $24,036 annually.
The ranking above is published 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 · 12 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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