2026 Best Ground Transportation Schools
Looking for the best Ground Transportation programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 311 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Ground Transportation Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found Community College Of Allegheny County to be the best Ground Transportation school in the United States. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Community College Of Allegheny County is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,956, while out-of-state students pay about $12,583. Community College Of Allegheny County Ground Transportation students take on a median of $11,000 in debt. Get the full Community College Of Allegheny County report
You'll be in good company at Central Lakes College Brainerd, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in Brainerd, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,249. Students borrow a median of $10,846 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. See the full Central Lakes College Brainerd profile
Out of the 311 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Linn State Technical College landed the #3 spot. Linn State Technical College is a public school based in Linn, MO. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,160, while out-of-state students pay about $14,610. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $8,750. Read the full report on Linn State Technical College
A rank of #4 makes Johnson County Community College one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Overland Park, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $5,688. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $5,775. See the full Johnson County Community College profile
Out of the 311 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Fox Valley Technical College landed the #5 spot. Fox Valley Technical College is a public school based in Appleton, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $7,283. Fox Valley Technical College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $8,250 in debt. More on Fox Valley Technical College
New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Massachusetts landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in North Andover, MA. Students borrow a median of $6,333 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Read more about New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Massachusetts
Diesel Driving Academy Shreveport came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Set in Shreveport, LA, Diesel Driving Academy Shreveport is a private for-profit institution. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $6,333. Get the full Diesel Driving Academy Shreveport report
New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Rhode Island ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Based in Pawtucket, RI, New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Rhode Island is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $6,333 in student loans. Get the full New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Rhode Island report
Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge is a private for-profit institution. Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge Ground Transportation students take on a median of $6,333 in debt. Get the full Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge report
Miller Motte College Fayetteville did well this year, earning the #10 position. This private for-profit school is set in Fayetteville, NC. Graduates carry a median of $7,875 in student loans. Read the full report on Miller Motte College Fayetteville
North American Trade Schools landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Set in Baltimore, MD, North American Trade Schools is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $3,403 in student loans. See the full North American Trade Schools profile
All State Career School Pittsburgh placed #12 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in West Mifflin, PA. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $6,333. Read the full report on All State Career School Pittsburgh
Advanced Career Institute placed #13 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Visalia, CA. Advanced Career Institute Ground Transportation students take on a median of $6,201 in debt. More on Advanced Career Institute
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. This public school is set in Pewaukee, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,803, while out-of-state students pay about $7,046. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $8,653. More on Waukesha County Technical College
Miller Motte Technical College Conway placed #15 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Set in Conway, SC, Miller Motte Technical College Conway is a private for-profit institution. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $7,875. Get the full Miller Motte Technical College Conway report
Hamrick School placed #16 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Set in Medina, OH, Hamrick School is a private for-profit institution. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $6,333. Get the full Hamrick School report
Rosedale Technical Institute landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,402. Students borrow a median of $3,325 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. More on Rosedale Technical Institute
All State Career Baltimore ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. All State Career Baltimore is a private for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. All State Career Baltimore Ground Transportation students take on a median of $6,333 in debt. Get the full All State Career Baltimore report
Berks Technical Institute landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Located in Wyomissing, PA, Berks Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $7,875. More on Berks Technical Institute
All State Career School Lester placed #22 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Located in Essington, PA, All State Career School Lester is a private for-profit institution. All State Career School Lester Ground Transportation students take on a median of $6,333 in debt. See the full All State Career School Lester profile
Miller Motte College Jacksonville did well this year, earning the #23 position. Miller Motte College Jacksonville is a private for-profit school based in Jacksonville, NC. Miller Motte College Jacksonville Ground Transportation students take on a median of $7,875 in debt. Read the full report on Miller Motte College Jacksonville
New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Ct Bridgeport did well this year, earning the #24 position. Based in Bridgeport, CT, New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Ct Bridgeport is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $6,333 in student loans. See the full New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Ct Bridgeport profile
Miller Motte College Raleigh did well this year, earning the #25 position. Set in Raleigh, NC, Miller Motte College Raleigh is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $7,875 in student loans. See the full Miller Motte College Raleigh profile
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Based in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Students borrow a median of $8,354 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Get the full Chippewa Valley Technical College report
New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Based in Somers, CT, New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut is a private for-profit institution. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $6,333. More on New England Tractor Trailer Training School Of Connecticut
Rest of the Top 50 Best Ground Transportation Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Hagerstown Community College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Hagerstown, MD. In-state tuition and fees average $4,320, with out-of-state students paying around $8,190. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $4,750. Read more about Hagerstown Community College
New Castle School Of Trades landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Based in New Castle, PA, New Castle School Of Trades is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $7,544 in student loans. More on New Castle School Of Trades
Miller Motte Technical College North Charleston ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Set in Charleston, SC, Miller Motte Technical College North Charleston is a private for-profit institution. Miller Motte Technical College North Charleston Ground Transportation students take on a median of $7,875 in debt. Read more about Miller Motte Technical College North Charleston
Alexandria Technical And Community College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public school based in Alexandria, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,236 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,054 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Read the full report on Alexandria Technical And Community College
Arkansas State University Newport placed #32 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Set in Newport, AR, Arkansas State University Newport is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,312, compared with $4,752 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,715 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. See the full Arkansas State University Newport profile
Bevill State Community College did well this year, earning the #33 position. Bevill State Community College is a public school based in Jasper, AL. Students from in state pay about $4,734 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,346. Graduates carry a median of $12,621 in student loans. Get the full Bevill State Community College report
Mccann School Of Business And Technology Allentown did well this year, earning the #34 position. Based in Allentown, PA, Mccann School Of Business And Technology Allentown is a private for-profit institution. Mccann School Of Business And Technology Allentown Ground Transportation students take on a median of $7,875 in debt. Read more about Mccann School Of Business And Technology Allentown
Hds Truck Driving Institute landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Set in Tucson, AZ, Hds Truck Driving Institute is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $7,706 in student loans. More on Hds Truck Driving Institute
Cet El Paso did well this year, earning the #36 position. Based in El Paso, TX, Cet El Paso is a private not-for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $6,650 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. See the full Cet El Paso profile
Southern Regional Technical College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Set in Thomasville, GA, Southern Regional Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,007, while out-of-state students pay about $5,575. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $5,677. More on Southern Regional Technical College
Mid Eastctc Adult Education landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Zanesville, OH. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $6,333. See the full Mid Eastctc Adult Education profile
Lincoln Land Community College placed #39 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Based in Springfield, IL, Lincoln Land Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,744, compared with $10,464 for out-of-state students. Lincoln Land Community College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $5,500 in debt. More on Lincoln Land Community College
Miller Motte Technical College Augusta came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Based in Augusta, GA, Miller Motte Technical College Augusta is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $7,875 in student loans. Get the full Miller Motte Technical College Augusta report
Delta Technical College placed #41 among Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Located in Horn Lake, MS, Delta Technical College is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $6,333 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Read more about Delta Technical College
Advanced Technology Institute did well this year, earning the #42 position. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, Advanced Technology Institute is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,568. Students borrow a median of $14,125 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Get the full Advanced Technology Institute report
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical did well this year, earning the #43 position. Set in Winona, MN, Minnesota State College Southeast Technical is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,432. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $22,522. Read the full report on Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Based in Chattanooga, TN, Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $7,875 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Get the full Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga report
Elgin Community College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Based in Elgin, IL, Elgin Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,252, compared with $9,516 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $4,008 in student loans. Get the full Elgin Community College report
Oconee Fall Line Technical College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Based in Sandersville, GA, Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,380 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,948. Oconee Fall Line Technical College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $10,407 in debt. See the full Oconee Fall Line Technical College profile
West Georgia Technical College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Located in Waco, GA, West Georgia Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,410, with out-of-state students paying around $5,978. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $9,500. Read the full report on West Georgia Technical College
Tulsa Technology Center ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Tulsa Technology Center is a public school based in Tulsa, OK. Graduates carry a median of $10,173 in student loans. Read more about Tulsa Technology Center
Crowder College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Located in Neosho, MO, Crowder College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,104 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,784. Graduates carry a median of $8,400 in student loans. See the full Crowder College profile
Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Mo landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Mo is a private for-profit school based in Springfield, MO. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $6,333. See the full Midwest Technical Institute Springfield Mo profile
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center ranked #51 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center is a public school based in Johnstown, PA. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $17,690. Read more about Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center
North Central Kansas Technical College ranked #52 on our 2026 list of the best Ground Transportation schools. North Central Kansas Technical College is a public school based in Beloit, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,350. Read more about North Central Kansas Technical College
Best Ground Transportation Schools by Degree Level
Explore rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Ground Transportation Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Ground Transportation Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Ground Transportation Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Ground Transportation Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Ground Transportation Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Ground Transportation Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Ground Transportation Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 311 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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