Washington · Ground Transportation

Best Ground Transportation institutions in Washington, 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
7
offering CIP 49.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
197
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,069
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
$71,670
BLS OEWS 2024

7 institutions offering Ground Transportation in Washington

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Peninsula College
Port Angeles Public
6037%
2Perry Technical Institute
Yakima Private not-for-profit
4779%$24,069
3Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla Public
3438%
4Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake Public
2342%
5Centralia College
Centralia Public
2142%
6Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen Public
1139%
7Bates Technical College
Tacoma Public
143%

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 Washington

Jobs in Washington
7,100
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$71,670
median $70,360
Best-paying metro
$77,240
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Ground Transportation programs in Washington.

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

The average annual wage for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity in Washington is $71,670 (median $70,360), across about 7,100 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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