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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the early-career earnings of their ground transportation graduates.
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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 Central Lakes College Brainerd this year. Set in the town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College Brainerd is a public institution. Students who complete the ground transportation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,690.
Students chasing top earnings in ground transportation will find them at Minnesota State College Southeast Technical, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Winona, Minnesota State College Southeast Technical is a public institution. Students who complete the ground transportation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,663.
Alexandria Technical And Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in ground transportation, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Alexandria, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public institution. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Alexandria Technical And Community College typically earn about $51,649 annually.
Riverland Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying ground transportation schools. Located in the town of Austin, Riverland Community College is a public institution. After graduating, ground transportation degree recipients from Riverland Community College typically earn about $45,619 annually.
This list is compiled 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 · 4 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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