Ground Transportation at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Brainerd, MN · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 49 graduates a year
Central Lakes College-Brainerd graduates in ground transportation earn 34% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Lakes College-Brainerd 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 Central Lakes College-Brainerd by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $58,487 | $35,623 | #309 of 757 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,063 | — | #91 of 176 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $55,966 | $41,672 | #87 of 319 |
| Precision Metal Working | $55,654 | $40,671 | #60 of 365 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $39,717 | $40,329 | #56 of 332 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $37,117 | — | #216 of 637 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Lakes College-Brainerd ground transportation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,164 one year after graduating and $69,894 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Lakes College-Brainerd rank for ground transportation?
Among 103 colleges reporting earnings for ground transportation graduates, Central Lakes College-Brainerd ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is ground transportation at Central Lakes College-Brainerd worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% more than the national median for ground transportation ($52,118), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,952.
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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.