2026 Best Value Ground Transportation Schools
Looking for the best-value Ground Transportation programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 311 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Ground Transportation Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Johnson County Community College earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Located in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,424, compared with $5,688 for out-of-state students. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $5,775. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,387. That is a strong return on a $5,775 median debt. Read more about Johnson County Community College
A rank of #2 makes Central Lakes College Brainerd one of the best values in the United States. Central Lakes College Brainerd is a public school based in Brainerd, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,249. Students borrow a median of $10,846 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Central Lakes College Brainerd alumni report median earnings of $42,162 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,846 median debt. More on Central Lakes College Brainerd
A rank of #3 makes Arkansas State University Newport one of the best values in the United States. Based in Newport, AR, Arkansas State University Newport is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,312, with out-of-state students paying around $4,752. Arkansas State University Newport Ground Transportation students take on a median of $11,715 in debt. Median earnings reach $41,524 ten years out. Set against $11,715 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Arkansas State University Newport report
You'll get strong value at Fox Valley Technical College, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $8,250. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,684. Set against $8,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Fox Valley Technical College
You'll get strong value at Southeast Community College Area, which ranked #5 this year. Based in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Graduates carry a median of $8,196 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,405. That is a strong return on a $8,196 median debt. See the full Southeast Community College Area profile
Waukesha County Technical College placed #6 among the best-value Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Set in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,803, with out-of-state students paying around $7,046. Waukesha County Technical College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $8,653 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,894. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Waukesha County Technical College
Southern Regional Technical College came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Located in Thomasville, GA, Southern Regional Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,007, compared with $5,575 for out-of-state students. Southern Regional Technical College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $5,677 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,293. That is a strong return on a $5,677 median debt. See the full Southern Regional Technical College profile
Alexandria Technical And Community College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Alexandria, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $6,236. Graduates carry a median of $14,054 in student loans. Median earnings reach $49,393 ten years out. Set against $14,054 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Alexandria Technical And Community College
Oconee Fall Line Technical College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ground Transportation schools. Located in Sandersville, GA, Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,380, 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,899 ten years after entry. Set against $10,407 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Crowder College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Based in Neosho, MO, Crowder College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,104, with out-of-state students paying around $5,784. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $8,400. Graduates go on to earn a median of $35,987 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Crowder College
Chippewa Valley Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,844, compared with $7,087 for out-of-state students. Chippewa Valley Technical College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $8,354 in debt. Chippewa Valley Technical College alumni report median earnings of $46,297 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $8,354 median debt. Read more about Chippewa Valley Technical College
West Georgia Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. This public school is set in Waco, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,410, while out-of-state students pay about $5,978. Graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Median earnings reach $35,479 ten years out. Set against $9,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on West Georgia Technical College
Community College Of Allegheny County placed #13 among the best-value Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, Community College Of Allegheny County is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,956 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,583. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Community College Of Allegheny County alumni report median earnings of $39,449 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Community College Of Allegheny County report
Minnesota State College Southeast Technical offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Winona, MN, Minnesota State College Southeast Technical is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,432. Minnesota State College Southeast Technical Ground Transportation students take on a median of $22,522 in debt. Median earnings reach $43,613 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $22,522 median debt. More on Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
Southern Crescent Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Griffin, GA, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,516, compared with $6,084 for out-of-state students. Southern Crescent Technical College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $17,619 in debt. Median earnings reach $36,104 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $17,619 median debt. Read more about Southern Crescent Technical College
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ground Transportation schools. This public school is set in Warner Robins, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,448, compared with $6,016 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,693 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $30,848. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Valdosta, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,480, while out-of-state students pay about $6,048. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $8,272. Median earnings reach $30,864 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Hagerstown Community College came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Hagerstown Community College is a public school based in Hagerstown, MD. Students from in state pay about $4,320 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,190. Students borrow a median of $4,750 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,615 ten years after entry. Set against $4,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Hagerstown Community College profile
Southeastern Technical College placed #19 among the best-value Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Based in Vidalia, GA, Southeastern Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,400, with out-of-state students paying around $5,968. Graduates carry a median of $9,280 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $30,329. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Southeastern Technical College report
Linn State Technical College placed #20 among the best-value Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Located in Linn, MO, Linn State Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,160, while out-of-state students pay about $14,610. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $8,750. Median earnings reach $55,901 ten years out. Set against $8,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Linn State Technical College
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public school based in Rome, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,300, compared with $5,868 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,492 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,759. That is a strong return on a $8,492 median debt. See the full Georgia Northwestern Technical College profile
Bevill State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Jasper, AL, Bevill State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,734, with out-of-state students paying around $8,346. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $12,621. Bevill State Community College alumni report median earnings of $34,107 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Bevill State Community College
Albany Technical College placed #23 among the best-value Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Set in Albany, GA, Albany Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,364, while out-of-state students pay about $5,932. Albany Technical College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $9,156 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $30,541. Set against $9,156 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Albany Technical College profile
Chattahoochee Technical College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ground Transportation schools. Based in Marietta, GA, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, compared with $6,108 for out-of-state students. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $12,924. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,138 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Chattahoochee Technical College profile
Georgia Piedmont Technical College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Clarkston, GA, Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,404, while out-of-state students pay about $5,954. Graduates carry a median of $10,563 in student loans. Georgia Piedmont Technical College alumni report median earnings of $34,619 a decade after entry. Set against $10,563 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Ground Transportation Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Hinds Community College landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Raymond, MS, Hinds Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,250, compared with $7,300 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,700 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $30,774. That is a strong return on a $9,700 median debt. Get the full Hinds Community College report
Atlanta Technical College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,382, compared with $5,950 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,344 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $30,350. That is a strong return on a $17,344 median debt. Read more about Atlanta Technical College
Savannah Technical College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Savannah, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,330 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,898. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $14,250. Savannah Technical College alumni report median earnings of $33,018 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,250 median debt. Read the full report on Savannah Technical College
North Central Kansas Technical College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ground Transportation schools. Set in Beloit, KS, North Central Kansas Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,350. Median earnings reach $46,928 ten years out. Get the full North Central Kansas Technical College report
Meridian Community College landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Meridian, MS, Meridian Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,078, compared with $6,478 for out-of-state students. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $10,368. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,002. That is a strong return on a $10,368 median debt. More on Meridian Community College
Elgin Community College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ground Transportation schools. Set in Elgin, IL, Elgin Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,252, with out-of-state students paying around $9,516. Students borrow a median of $4,008 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Median earnings reach $45,516 ten years out. Set against $4,008 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Elgin Community College
Lincoln Land Community College came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Located in Springfield, IL, Lincoln Land Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,744, with out-of-state students paying around $10,464. Graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Lincoln Land Community College alumni report median earnings of $38,479 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt. More on Lincoln Land Community College
Jones County Junior College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ground Transportation schools. This public school is set in Ellisville, MS. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,700, with out-of-state students paying around $5,700. Graduates carry a median of $7,281 in student loans. Median earnings reach $33,377 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Jones County Junior College profile
Johnston Community College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ground Transportation schools. Set in Smithfield, NC, Johnston Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,756 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,900. Johnston Community College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $9,490 in debt. Median earnings reach $37,310 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Johnston Community College
Rosedale Technical Institute landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,402. Students borrow a median of $3,325 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Rosedale Technical Institute alumni report median earnings of $47,880 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rosedale Technical Institute admits about 75% of applicants. See the full Rosedale Technical Institute profile
Northwest Louisiana Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Set in Minden, LA, Northwest Louisiana Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,109. The median Ground Transportation program debt is $9,927. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $32,503. Set against $9,927 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Northwest Louisiana Technical College report
South Georgia Technical College placed #39 among the best-value Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Set in Americus, GA, South Georgia Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,992, while out-of-state students pay about $7,202. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,364 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about South Georgia Technical College
Advanced Technology Institute landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Virginia Beach, VA, Advanced Technology Institute is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,568. Typical Ground Transportation student debt is $14,125. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,342. That is a strong return on a $14,125 median debt. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Advanced Technology Institute
North Arkansas College placed #41 among the best-value Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Based in Harrison, AR, North Arkansas College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,504 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,592. North Arkansas College Ground Transportation students take on a median of $10,645 in debt. North Arkansas College alumni report median earnings of $34,653 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,645 median debt. Read the full report on North Arkansas College
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is a public school based in Orangeburg, SC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,210, with out-of-state students paying around $8,354. Graduates carry a median of $18,583 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,761. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College report
Copiah Lincoln Community College placed #43 among the best-value Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Based in Wesson, MS, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,200, while out-of-state students pay about $5,200. Median earnings reach $31,241 ten years out. Read more about Copiah Lincoln Community College
Bishop State Community College placed #44 among the best-value Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Located in Mobile, AL, Bishop State Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,340 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,210. Graduates carry a median of $11,654 in student loans. Bishop State Community College alumni report median earnings of $29,916 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Bishop State Community College profile
Tidewater Community College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ground Transportation schools. This public school is set in Norfolk, VA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,858, while out-of-state students pay about $12,296. Graduates carry a median of $6,464 in student loans. Tidewater Community College alumni report median earnings of $38,349 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Tidewater Community College report
Fortis Institute Forty Fort came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Based in Forty Fort, PA, Fortis Institute Forty Fort is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,955. Fortis Institute Forty Fort Ground Transportation students take on a median of $6,333 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $30,224 ten years after entry. Set against $6,333 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Fortis Institute Forty Fort
Salish Kootenai College landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Pablo, MT, Salish Kootenai College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,311, compared with $11,583 for out-of-state students. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $32,725. Read the full report on Salish Kootenai College
City Colleges Of Chicago Olive Harvey College came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Chicago, IL. Students from in state pay about $4,590 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,150 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,434 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $31,114 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,434 median debt. Get the full City Colleges Of Chicago Olive Harvey College report
Utah State University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ground Transportation schools. Based in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Students borrow a median of $16,191 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,022. Set against $16,191 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%. See the full Utah State University profile
All State Career School Pittsburgh placed #50 among the best-value Ground Transportation schools in the United States. Based in West Mifflin, PA, All State Career School Pittsburgh is a private for-profit institution. Graduates carry a median of $6,333 in student loans. All State Career School Pittsburgh alumni report median earnings of $33,193 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on All State Career School Pittsburgh
Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $6,333 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,011. Set against $6,333 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Diesel Driving Academy Baton Rouge
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Ground Transportation schools. Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center is a public school based in Johnstown, PA. Students borrow a median of $17,690 to complete their Ground Transportation program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,881 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $17,690 median debt. See the full Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center profile
Best Value Ground Transportation Schools by Degree Level
Compare value rankings by degree level:
- Best Value Ground Transportation Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Ground Transportation Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Ground Transportation Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Ground Transportation Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Ground Transportation Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Ground Transportation Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Ground Transportation Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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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