Ground Transportation at Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, GA · Public · Certificate

a compact campus enrolling 2,960 students in Thomasville, GA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,746 place Southern Regional Technical College below the $41,480 national median for Ground Transportation — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

With a 116.4x 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 #34 ranking among 96 Ground Transportation programs places Southern Regional Technical 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.

80 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
79
Low End
80
Score
81
High End
Earnings $34,746/yr (-16% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (647,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$364K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
116.4x
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)
$3,122
Out-of-state: $5,522

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

Ground Transportation opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Southern Regional Technical College's Ground Transportation program score?
At 80/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Is Ground Transportation from Southern Regional Technical College a future-proof career choice?
For Southern Regional Technical College 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.
Is Southern Regional Technical College 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.
Can I learn Ground Transportation through an apprenticeship instead of Southern Regional Technical College?
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 Southern Regional Technical College.
How many job openings are there for Ground Transportation graduates?
At 647,900 annual openings, Ground Transportation has a very large employment base. Southern Regional Technical 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 →