Ground Transportation at Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 41 graduates a year
Elgin Community College graduates in ground transportation earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 4% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Elgin Community College Compares for Ground Transportation
All 103 colleges reporting ground transportation earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $95,899 | $99,559 | #1 | $74,114 |
| 2 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN | $69,894 | $66,764 | #7 | $64,164 |
| 3 | Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA | $69,453 | $70,634 | #3 | $59,330 |
| 4 | Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD | $68,810 | $60,389 | #16 | $53,495 |
| 5 | Elgin Community College Elgin, IL | $67,995 | $66,805 | #6 | $51,945 |
| 6 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $67,820 | $70,570 | #4 | $50,682 |
| 7 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM | $65,846 | $76,239 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston, GA | $65,657 | $67,968 | #5 | — |
| 9 | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island Pawtucket, RI | $62,775 | $61,827 | #14 | $51,761 |
| 10 | New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts North Andover, MA | $62,775 | $55,280 | #38 | $51,761 |
Other Majors at Elgin Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $58,490 | — | #71 of 319 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | — | $24,513 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elgin Community College ground transportation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,945 one year after graduating and $67,995 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elgin Community College rank for ground transportation?
Among 103 colleges reporting earnings for ground transportation graduates, Elgin Community College ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is ground transportation at Elgin Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for ground transportation ($52,118), and the median federal debt at graduation is $2,952.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.