Transportation programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $38,550 to $95,951 ten years after enrollment. Across 50 programs, the median earnings of $60,574 exceed the national average by $4,757, demonstrating how this specialized field delivers strong financial returns for graduates pursuing logistics, aviation, and transportation management careers.
Leading the list is Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, achieving the highest program earnings of $118,920. The top tier includes Massachusetts Maritime Academy with graduates earning $106,416 and Maine Maritime Academy at $102,847, showcasing how specialized maritime and transportation programs consistently deliver exceptional career outcomes that far exceed typical college graduate earnings.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Portales, NM | $118,920 Median Transportation Earnings | $4,722 | 54.9% | 39.8% | |
| #2 | Buzzards Bay, MA | $106,416 Median Transportation Earnings | $5,269 | 94.5% | 79.1% | |
| #3 | Maine Maritime AcademyPublic | Castine, ME | $102,847 Median Transportation Earnings | $12,499 | 61.4% | 61.4% |
| #4 | Kings Point, NY | $101,017 Median Transportation Earnings | $3,476 | 32.5% | 80.6% | |
| #5 | College Station, TX | $100,933 Median Transportation Earnings | $12,273 | 63.2% | 83.8% | |
| #6 | Vallejo, CA | $98,863 Median Transportation Earnings | $11,357 | 98.7% | 66.8% | |
| #7 | Suny Maritime CollegePublic | Throggs Neck, NY | $96,393 Median Transportation Earnings | $14,478 | 78.5% | 74.9% |
| #8 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | Orem, UT | $80,991 Median Transportation Earnings | $6,381 | — | 40.7% |
| #9 | Hallmark UniversityPrivate | San Antonio, TX | $79,086 Median Transportation Earnings | $9,387 | 98.2% | 68.3% |
| #10 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | Lynchburg, VA | $77,721 Median Transportation Earnings | $30,504 | 99.3% | 63.5% |
| #11 | Omaha, NE | $77,266 Median Transportation Earnings | $9,908 | 86.9% | 47.5% | |
| #12 | Mankato, MN | $75,272 Median Transportation Earnings | $11,920 | 91.3% | 54.1% | |
| #13 | Grand Forks, ND | $74,569 Median Transportation Earnings | $13,914 | 77.1% | 63.3% | |
| #14 | Athens, OH | $73,463 Median Transportation Earnings | $13,075 | 84.8% | 66.4% | |
| #15 | Daytona Beach, FL | $72,710 Median Transportation Earnings | $35,431 | 61.8% | 67.4% | |
| #16 | San Jose, CA | $72,295 Median Transportation Earnings | $9,743 | 80.2% | 64.6% | |
| #17 | Letourneau UniversityPrivate | Longview, TX | $71,704 Median Transportation Earnings | $19,589 | 40.7% | 61.1% |
| #18 | West Lafayette, IN | $71,373 Median Transportation Earnings | $4,927 | 50.3% | 83.1% | |
| #19 | Everglades UniversityPrivate | Boca Raton, FL | $69,522 Median Transportation Earnings | $26,784 | 86.4% | 57.8% |
| #20 | Melbourne, FL | $68,636 Median Transportation Earnings | $24,825 | 44.4% | 65.5% |
