Ground Transportation at Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

This Ground Transportation program at Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga starts strong but shows concerning earnings decline over time. Graduates earn $46,909 in their first year—ranking in the 75th percentile nationally and 60th percentile among Tennessee programs—but earnings drop to $39,461 by year four, a 16% decline that's unusual for most career fields.

The financial picture is mixed but manageable. With median debt of $7,875, graduates face a very reasonable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.17, meaning they owe less than two months of their first-year salary. The debt load is typical for both national and Tennessee standards. However, the earnings trajectory raises questions about career advancement opportunities in this field, as most programs see income growth rather than decline over the first four years.

Among Tennessee's 11 ground transportation programs, this one performs reasonably well initially, though Chattanooga State Community College significantly outperforms it with $48,579 first-year earnings. The high percentage of Pell grant recipients (85%) indicates this serves a financially disadvantaged population, making the low debt burden particularly valuable. While the immediate job prospects appear solid, prospective students should understand that this field may offer limited long-term earning growth and consider whether the initial salary advantage justifies potential career limitations down the road.