Median Earnings (1yr)
$41,081
49th percentile (40th in NC)
Sample Size
25
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Davidson-Davie Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Davidson-Davie Community College graduates earn $41k, placing them in the 49th percentile of all ground transportation certificate programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Ground Transportation certificate's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Davidson-Davie Community College$41,081$63,256
Miller-Motte College-Raleigh$46,909$39,461$7,8750.17
Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville$46,909$39,461$7,8750.17
Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville$46,909$39,461$7,8750.17
Cape Fear Community College$46,329
National Median$41,414$7,7060.19

Other Ground Transportation Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Miller-Motte College-Raleigh
Raleigh
$46,909$7,875
Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville
Fayetteville
$46,909$7,875
Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville
Jacksonville
$46,909$7,875
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington
$2,748$46,329

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Davidson-Davie Community College, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 25 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.