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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Ruston, LA | $68,320 Median Transportation Earnings | $8,529 | 72.6% | 57.6% | |
| #22 | University Of DubuquePrivate | Dubuque, IA | $68,260 Median Transportation Earnings | $16,617 | 86.9% | 41.0% |
| #23 | Ellensburg, WA | $68,153 Median Transportation Earnings | $7,978 | 90.2% | 49.9% | |
| #24 | Denton, TX | $67,791 Median Transportation Earnings | $10,816 | 72.5% | 59.6% | |
| #25 | Lewis UniversityPrivate | Romeoville, IL | $66,953 Median Transportation Earnings | $10,995 | 72.7% | 62.6% |
| #26 | Kent, OH | $66,019 Median Transportation Earnings | $14,912 | 86.7% | 65.5% | |
| #27 | Columbus, OH | $65,965 Median Transportation Earnings | $6,259 | 50.8% | 87.7% | |
| #28 | Kalamazoo, MI | $65,149 Median Transportation Earnings | $9,557 | 84.7% | 57.8% | |
| #29 | Macon, GA | $61,010 Median Transportation Earnings | $12,194 | 99.8% | 25.6% | |
| #30 | Richmond, KY | $60,844 Median Transportation Earnings | $7,107 | 78.1% | 49.7% | |
| #31 | Denver, CO | $60,475 Median Transportation Earnings | $12,364 | 99.1% | 29.9% | |
| #32 | Murfreesboro, TN | $60,361 Median Transportation Earnings | $8,371 | 68.0% | 54.0% | |
| #33 | Bridgewater, MA | $60,271 Median Transportation Earnings | $11,267 | 89.2% | 54.6% | |
| #34 | Warrensburg, MO | $60,106 Median Transportation Earnings | $11,862 | 68.6% | 49.4% | |
| #35 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | Manhattan, KS | $59,840 Median Transportation Earnings | $10,742 | 79.4% | 70.5% |
| #36 | Anchorage, AK | $59,774 Median Transportation Earnings | $11,436 | 66.5% | 28.9% | |
| #37 | Carbondale, IL | $59,650 Median Transportation Earnings | $12,928 | 90.4% | 56.3% | |
| #38 | Jacksonville UniversityPrivate | Jacksonville, FL | $59,384 Median Transportation Earnings | $23,467 | 57.3% | 57.0% |
| #39 | Tempe, AZ | $59,236 Median Transportation Earnings | $8,909 | 90.2% | 67.8% | |
| #40 | Westminster UniversityPrivate | Salt Lake City, UT | $59,224 Median Transportation Earnings | $17,947 | 68.8% | 69.4% |
