Ground Transportation at Elgin Community College
Ranked 4th of 44 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Ground Transportation by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Ground Transportation (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Elgin Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Ground Transportation earn a median $48,121 one year after graduating, rising to $66,137 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 17% above the national median of $50,800 for this field, ranking 4th of 44 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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