Ground Transportation at Minnesota State College Southeast
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Minnesota State College Southeast graduates compare to all programs nationally
Minnesota State College Southeast graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 77th percentile of all ground transportation certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Ground Transportation certificate's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (8 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State College Southeast | $47,171 | $48,106 | $9,280* | — |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd | $64,164 | $59,690 | $10,846* | 0.17 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College | $48,587 | $45,573 | —* | — |
| Riverland Community College | $45,619 | — | $4,750* | 0.10 |
| National Median | $41,414 | — | $7,706* | 0.19 |
Other Ground Transportation Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd | $6,209 | $64,164 | $10,846 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria | $6,213 | $48,587 | — |
| Riverland Community College Austin | $6,250 | $45,619 | $4,750 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Minnesota State College Southeast, approximately 22% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.