Ground Transportation at M T Training Center

Grand Prairie, TX · Private for-profit · Certificate

a compact campus enrolling 261 students in Grand Prairie, TX.

Program Analysis

At $28,532 per year, Ground Transportation graduates from M T Training Center earn below the $41,480 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

With only 14% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 0%. Career paths for Ground Transportation are among the more automation-resistant trades we analyze.

The median debt load of $6,754 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #96 out of 96 programs, M T Training Center's financial outcomes for Ground Transportation trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

With 14 registered apprenticeships mapped to Ground Transportation, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

62 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
60
Low End
62
Score
63
High End
Earnings $28,532/yr (-31% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (647,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$29K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
29 of 29
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,754
2.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$26,509
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

View all 29 career paths with full salary data →

Ground Transportation Career Guide

What can you do with a Ground Transportation credential from M T Training Center? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 62/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Ground Transportation at M T Training Center?
This program scores 62/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Ground Transportation programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Ground Transportation jobs?
Highly resilient. Ground Transportation careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. M T Training Center graduates retain 29 of 29 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
How affordable is Ground Transportation at M T Training Center?
At $6,754 in median debt, Ground Transportation graduates from M T Training Center carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
Is M T Training Center a good choice for Ground Transportation despite lower starting pay?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Ground Transportation program at M T Training Center?
The DOL recognizes 14 apprenticeship pathways related to Ground Transportation. For students weighing M T Training Center's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
Will Ground Transportation graduates from M T Training Center find jobs?
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 →