Ground Transportation at Miller-Motte College-Charleston

Charleston, SC · Private for-profit · Certificate

with a smaller student body of 124 in Charleston, SC.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $46,909/yr, edging above the $41,480 national average for Ground Transportation — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

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 #51 ranking among 96 Ground Transportation programs places Miller-Motte College-Charleston 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.

72 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
71
Low End
72
Score
73
High End
Earnings $46,909/yr (13% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (647,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$47K
Reported median after graduation
Viable Career Paths
29 of 29
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$29,387
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 Miller-Motte College-Charleston?
This program scores 72/100 — 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.
Is Ground Transportation from Miller-Motte College-Charleston a future-proof career choice?
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.
Are there apprenticeship options for Ground Transportation?
Yes — 14 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Ground Transportation career paths, including Asphalt Paving Machine Operator (Alt. Title: Concrete And Asphalt Equip Op). Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at Miller-Motte College-Charleston.
Will Ground Transportation graduates from Miller-Motte College-Charleston find jobs?
At 647,900 annual openings, Ground Transportation has a very large employment base. Miller-Motte College-Charleston 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 →