Ground Transportation at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Minden, LA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 75 graduates a year
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College graduates in ground transportation earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northwest Louisiana Technical 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 |
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| 92 | Albany Technical College Albany, GA | $40,102 | $41,514 | #94 | $36,946 |
| 93 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS | $40,025 | $48,563 | #72 | — |
| 94 | Parkland College Champaign, IL | $39,764 | $39,068 | #98 | — |
| 95 | Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Minden, LA | $38,929 | $45,063 | #89 | $24,514 |
| 96 | Bishop State Community College Mobile, AL | $38,835 | $44,081 | #90 | $35,619 |
| 97 | Hinds Community College Raymond, MS | $37,489 | $45,486 | #88 | $32,532 |
| 98 | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE | $37,092 | $38,336 | #99 | $30,980 |
Other Majors at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $86,604 | — | #15 of 152 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $82,769 | $46,892 | #5 of 22 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $53,726 | $43,922 | #452 of 757 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $40,498 | $33,495 | #192 of 226 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $38,945 | $30,348 | #280 of 319 |
| Precision Metal Working | $36,450 | $23,313 | #344 of 365 |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | $23,162 | $17,649 | #7 of 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College ground transportation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,514 one year after graduating and $38,929 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College rank for ground transportation?
Among 103 colleges reporting earnings for ground transportation graduates, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College ranks #95 by median pay four years after graduation, and #89 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is ground transportation at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for ground transportation ($52,118).
← All data for Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College · Methodology
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.