Ground Transportation at Delta Technical College-Mississippi

This Ground Transportation program at Delta Technical College offers a mixed value proposition that performs better within Mississippi than nationally. While graduates earn $36,234 in their first year—below the national median of $41,414—this places the program at the 60th percentile among Mississippi's 11 ground transportation programs, meaningfully outperforming the state median of $34,383.

The program's strongest selling point is its exceptionally low debt burden of just $6,333, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.17 that makes this one of the more financially accessible paths into the transportation industry. However, earnings actually decline slightly over four years rather than grow, suggesting this may be an "early peak" career path where maximum earning potential comes immediately after graduation.

For anxious parents, the key insight is that this program provides relatively quick, affordable entry into steady work, but with limited upward trajectory. The 83% Pell grant recipient rate indicates the school serves primarily lower-income students, and the low debt load makes this a reasonable choice for families prioritizing immediate employment over long-term earning potential. If your child needs to start working quickly without accumulating significant debt, this program delivers—just don't expect substantial salary growth over time.