Montana · Ground Transportation

Best Ground Transportation institutions in Montana, ranked by earnings

The Ground Transportation program focuses on the essential skills and knowledge required for the effective movement of people and goods using land-based routes. This program is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing careers in…

Institutions
6
offering CIP 49.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
35
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
38%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
$46,320
BLS OEWS 2024

6 institutions offering Ground Transportation in Montana

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Miles Community College
Miles City Public
1062%
2Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell Public
729%
3Salish Kootenai College
Pablo Public
728%
4The University of Montana
Missoula Public
648%
5Highlands College of Montana Tech
Butte Public
445%
6Fort Peck Community College
Poplar Public
117%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (SOC 53-3052).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.3%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~20,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$57,440
typically High school diploma or equivalent

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive Learning

What Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity earn in Montana

Jobs in Montana
550
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$46,320
median $46,760
Best-paying metro
$52,200
Missoula, MT

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ground Transportation programs in Montana.

How much do Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity earn in Montana?+

The average annual wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Montana is $46,320 (median $46,760), across about 550 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Ground Transportation program?+

The Ground Transportation program focuses on the essential skills and knowledge required for the effective movement of people and goods using land-based routes. This program is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing careers in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, monitoring, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity?+

The national job outlook is about +4.3% growth with around 20,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A High school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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