Ground Transportation at Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center

Johnstown, PA · Public · Certificate

a compact campus enrolling 102 students in Johnstown, PA.

Program Analysis

At $41,978/yr, Ground Transportation graduates from Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center land near the $41,480 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

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 #71 ranking among 96 Ground Transportation programs places Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

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

70 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
69
Low End
70
Score
71
High End
Earnings $41,978/yr (1% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (647,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$42K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
29 of 29
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,320
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Ground Transportation careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering skilled trades.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Ground Transportation at Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center?
At 70/100, the score looks reasonable — but Ground Transportation is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Will AI replace Ground Transportation jobs?
AI resilience is a strength here. Only 14% of Ground Transportation tasks overlap with AI capabilities, and 29 of 29 career paths remain viable even in our most conservative scenario.
Can I learn Ground Transportation through an apprenticeship instead of Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center?
Beyond Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center's classroom route, 14 registered apprenticeships map to Ground Transportation careers — including Asphalt Paving Machine Operator (Alt. Title: Concrete And Asphalt Equip Op). Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
What's the job market like for Ground Transportation from Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center?
The very large job market (647,900 annual openings) works in favor of Ground Transportation graduates. The national outlook is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →