Ground Transportation at CET-El Centro
with a smaller student body of 167 in El Centro, CA.
Program Analysis
CET-El Centro's Ground Transportation graduates start at $34,665/yr, trailing the $41,480 national average by 16%. The program's value hinges on affordability.
AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 13% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.
Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $6,650 in median debt clears fast against $34,665 in annual earnings.
Ranked #84 of 96 Ground Transportation programs, CET-El Centro falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $40,705 are relatively flat compared to the $34,665 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.
Ground Transportation offers 14 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.
Earnings Overview
Projected 10-Year Earnings
Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.
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% |
Ground Transportation Career Guide
See the full career breakdown for Ground Transportation — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from CET-El Centro and 95 other schools.