Ground Transportation at Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen

McAllen, TX · Private for-profit · Certificate

a compact campus enrolling 496 students in McAllen, TX.

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.

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.

At #49 out of 96 programs, Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen'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.

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

How does Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen's Ground Transportation program score?
A score of 72/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen trails the majority of Ground Transportation programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Is Ground Transportation from Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen a future-proof career choice?
For Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen graduates, AI risk is minimal. Ground Transportation rated "AI-Proof" — 86% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Ground Transportation program at Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen?
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-STVT-McAllen.
Is there demand for Ground Transportation workers?
With approximately 647,900 annual openings across mapped careers, Ground Transportation offers a very large employment pool. Miller-Motte College-STVT-McAllen graduates enter a market shaped by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →