2023 Best Transportation & Materials Moving Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Transportation & Materials Moving School for You
Transportation & Materials Moving is the #33 most popular major in the country with 29,084 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Transportation & Materials Moving Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Transportation & Materials Moving Schools in the Great Lakes Region
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Our 2023 rankings named Fox Valley Technical College the best school in the Great Lakes Region for transportation and materials moving students. FVTC is a large public school located in the suburb of Appleton.
After completing their degree, transportation and materials moving graduates from FVTC carry an average student debtload of $8,031.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northwestern Michigan College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Transportation & Materials Moving Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the remote town of Traverse City, NMC is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, transportation and materials moving majors at NMC accumulate an average of around $20,625 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Transportation & Materials Moving Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Purdue is a fairly large public school located in the small city of West Lafayette.
After completing their degree, transportation and materials moving graduates from Purdue carry an average student debtload of $21,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $468.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Waukesha County Technical College is a great place for transportation and materials moving students. Located in the large suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, transportation and materials moving graduates from WCTC take out $12,244 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 19 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Hamrick School landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Medina, Hamrick School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, transportation and materials moving graduates from Hamrick School take out $6,333 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #6 on this year’s Best Transportation & Materials Moving Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Carbondale, SIUC is a public school with a large student population.
Transportation & Materials Moving majors at SIUC take out an average of $22,716 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $415.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best transportation and materials moving programs. Located in the city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, transportation and materials moving majors at CVTC accumulate an average of around $5,375 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #8, Lewis University did quite well on this year’s best schools for transportation and materials moving students. Located in the suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, transportation and materials moving majors at Lewis accumulate an average of around $26,735 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $443.
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Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for transportation and materials moving students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the rural area of Zanesville, Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education is a public college with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that transportation and materials moving majors at Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education take out is $7,600.
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Lincoln Land Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for transportation and materials moving students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, LLCC is a public college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that transportation and materials moving majors at LLCC take out is $5,266.
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Explore the best transportation and materials moving colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 314 |
| Michigan | 292 |
| Ohio | 239 |
| Illinois | 310 |
| Wisconsin | 11 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Transportation & Materials Moving
Transportation & Materials Moving Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | 17,893 |
| Air Transportation | 9,984 |
| Marine Transportation | 1,203 |
| Other Transportation & Materials Moving | 4 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Transportation & Materials Moving
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Personal & Culinary Services | 130,328 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 96,336 |
| Precision Production | 52,913 |
| Construction Trades | 35,794 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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