Ground Transportation at Crowder College

Neosho, MO · Public · Certificate

with a smaller student body of 2,622 in Neosho, MO.

Program Analysis

At $40,759/yr, Ground Transportation graduates from Crowder College land near the $41,480 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 69.0x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Ground Transportation involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

A #36 ranking among 96 Ground Transportation programs places Crowder College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The 14 apprenticeship pathways connected to Ground Transportation reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

79 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
78
Low End
79
Score
79
High End
Earnings $40,759/yr (-2% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (647,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$426K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
69.0x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
29 of 29
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,180
Out-of-state: $8,280

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Ground Transportation graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Subway and streetcar operators $84,830 +3.4% 59%
Locomotive engineers $77,400 +0.7% 71%
Railroad conductors and yardmasters $74,080 +1.1% 72%
Subway and streetcar operators
$84,830
+3.4% growth 59% AI-proof
Locomotive engineers
$77,400
+0.7% growth 71% AI-proof
Railroad conductors and yardmasters
$74,080
+1.1% growth 72% AI-proof

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Ground Transportation Career Guide

What can you do with a Ground Transportation credential from Crowder College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 79/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Ground Transportation at Crowder College?
At 79/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
How AI-proof is a career in Ground Transportation?
Ground Transportation rates as "AI-Proof" for AI resilience. With only 14% of tasks exposed to automation, the trade's physical demands provide a natural shield against AI displacement.
Can I learn Ground Transportation through an apprenticeship instead of Crowder College?
There are 14 registered apprenticeships connected to Ground Transportation occupations, such as Asphalt Paving Machine Operator (Alt. Title: Concrete And Asphalt Equip Op) and Construction Driver. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
Is there demand for Ground Transportation workers?
At 647,900 annual openings, Ground Transportation has a very large employment base. Crowder College graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →