Ground Transportation at Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute

This ground transportation program delivers strong initial earnings but shows a concerning pattern that demands careful consideration. While graduates earn $46,909 in their first year—ranking in the 75th percentile nationally and significantly above both national ($41,414) and Pennsylvania medians ($43,415)—earnings actually decline to $39,461 by year four, a troubling 16% drop that suggests limited career advancement opportunities.

The debt picture is reasonable with $7,875 in median borrowing, translating to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.17. However, this is slightly above Pennsylvania's median debt for similar programs ($6,333), meaning students are paying more than peers at other state schools for comparable training. Among Pennsylvania's 18 ground transportation programs, this one ranks solidly in the middle (60th percentile), with Community College of Allegheny County offering substantially higher earnings potential at $59,330.

The earnings decline after graduation is particularly concerning for long-term financial stability. While the program provides immediate job-ready skills and decent starting pay, the negative growth trajectory suggests graduates may hit an early career ceiling. Given the robust sample size of 100+ graduates, these figures are reliable indicators of program outcomes, making this investment questionable compared to alternatives within Pennsylvania's market.