South Dakota · Ground Transportation

Best Ground Transportation institutions in South Dakota, 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
1
offering CIP 49.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
29
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
73%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
$41,330
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Ground Transportation in South Dakota

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Lake Area Technical College
Watertown Public
2973%

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 South Dakota

Jobs in South Dakota
310
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$41,330
median $40,470
Best-paying metro
$44,520
Sioux Falls, SD-MN

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$40,840 avg · 1,290 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ground Transportation programs in South Dakota.

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

The average annual wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in South Dakota is $41,330 (median $40,470), across about 310 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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