Ground Transportation at Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, WI · Public · Certificate

a compact campus enrolling 4,497 students in Pewaukee, WI.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $50,682 at Waukesha County Technical College come in 22% above the national median of $41,480 for Ground Transportation programs.

With a 122.5x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% 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.

At #9 of 96 programs, this Ground Transportation program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The limited growth from $50,682 to $57,029 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

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

88 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
86
Low End
88
Score
88
High End
Earnings $50,682/yr (22% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (647,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$581K
3.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
123.1x
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)
$4,720
Out-of-state: $6,996
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,029
13% growth from Year 1

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

See the full career breakdown for Ground Transportation — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Waukesha County Technical College and 95 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 88/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Ground Transportation at Waukesha County Technical College?
At 88/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
How safe is Ground Transportation from automation?
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?
If Waukesha County Technical College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 14 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Ground Transportation. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Ground Transportation workers?
Job availability for Ground Transportation is strong — 647,900 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Waukesha County Technical College graduates specifically, local market conditions in WI may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →