Ground Transportation at Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center

In Pennsylvania, ground transportation programs show a substantial earnings spread—from around $41,000 to nearly $60,000 first-year—and this Johnstown program lands toward the lower end of that range at $41,978. That puts graduates about $1,400 below the state median for this credential, though roughly on par with national outcomes. The estimated debt of $9,280 (based on comparable certificate programs nationally) creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22, meaning graduates would owe less than three months' salary.

The challenge here is that several Pennsylvania competitors—particularly Community College of Allegheny County and multiple campuses of technical institutes—report first-year earnings in the mid-to-upper $40,000s, suggesting this program may not be maximizing earning potential for the region. With 41% of students receiving Pell grants, affordability matters, and while the estimated debt load won't be crushing, families should understand their graduate may start $5,000-$17,000 behind peers from stronger programs in the state. The absence of actual debt data for this specific program adds uncertainty to the financial picture, though the national benchmark suggests these credentials typically don't require heavy borrowing.