New Mexico · Ground Transportation

Best Ground Transportation institutions in New Mexico, 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
4
offering CIP 49.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
169
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
28%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
$41,620
BLS OEWS 2024

4 institutions offering Ground Transportation in New Mexico

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1San Juan College
Farmington Public
12837%
2University of New Mexico - Taos Campus
Ranchos de Taos Public
2330%
3Navajo Technical University
Crownpoint Public
912%
4Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus
Roswell Public
932%

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 New Mexico

Jobs in New Mexico
680
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$41,620
median $43,450
Best-paying metro
$43,810
Albuquerque, NM

Related careers

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$51,530 avg · 10,850 jobs
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$43,170 avg · 4,140 jobs
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
$53,620 avg · 2,430 jobs
Bus Drivers, School
$45,750 avg · 1,910 jobs
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
$35,280 avg · 1,430 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ground Transportation programs in New Mexico.

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

The average annual wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in New Mexico is $41,620 (median $43,450), across about 680 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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