Average

Score: 51/100

Overall (traditional)

B+

Outcome Rating

76/100 · earnings-weighted

HDS Truck Driving Institute

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Tucson, Arizona 85756

🌐 www.hdstruckdrivinginstitute.com/

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 83%

Outcomes

C+

62/100

Affordability

45/100

Resources

C+

61/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

342

Total Enrollment

83%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at HDS Truck Driving Institute, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,059

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$44,593

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

82.6%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

2.7%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 74th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AZ wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at HDS Truck Driving Institute

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Ground Transportation	$36,576	$47,478	-9%	#74 of 103	#71	$7,706

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The HDS Truck Driving Institute Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $305,870
Avg rent near campus: $1,988/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 85756 (5.1% cap, Tucson)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

44%

Receive Any Aid

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 548 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from HDS Truck Driving Institute's top programs commonly pursue.

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs

Bus drivers, transit and intercity

$57k/yr 158,800 jobs

Bus drivers, school

$47k/yr 387,300 jobs

Light truck drivers

$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs

Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

$37k/yr 243,900 jobs

Student Demographics

342

Total Students

13%

Women

16%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 34%

Hispanic 51%

Black 9%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 16%

25-64 (Adult) 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at HDS Truck Driving Institute?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend HDS Truck Driving Institute?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at HDS Truck Driving Institute?

The graduation rate at HDS Truck Driving Institute is 83%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is HDS Truck Driving Institute a good school?

HDS Truck Driving Institute has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend HDS Truck Driving Institute?

HDS Truck Driving Institute has a total enrollment of 342 students.

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