Ground Transportation at Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington

Miller-Motte College-STVT-Arlington's Ground Transportation program delivers strong initial earnings but shows concerning long-term trends that prospective students should carefully consider. Graduates earn $46,909 in their first year—ranking in the 75th percentile nationally and matching the Texas state median—with relatively modest debt of $7,875. This creates an excellent debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.17, meaning graduates can theoretically pay off their loans with less than two months of earnings.

However, the program follows an "early peak" pattern where earnings actually decline over time, dropping 16% to $39,461 by year four. This is unusual for most career paths and suggests either industry-specific challenges or that the skills taught may become less valuable with experience. Among Texas programs, this ranks in the 60th percentile, meaning it's above average but not exceptional within the state.

The bottom line: this program offers quick entry into decent-paying work with manageable debt, making it financially accessible for many students (47% receive Pell grants). But parents should understand they're investing in immediate employment rather than long-term career growth. If your child needs to start earning quickly and can handle the uncertainty of potentially declining wages, this could work. However, if you're looking for a foundation for sustained career advancement, other pathways might offer better long-term value.