Ground Transportation at Oconee Fall Line Technical College

The earnings trajectory here should immediately concern any parent: graduates start below both the Georgia median ($37,668) and national average ($41,414), then see their income plummet 26% by year four to just $24,592. While this program ranks at the 40th percentile in Georgia—meaning it's middle-of-the-pack in-state—that's little comfort when comparing it to strong performers like Wiregrass Georgia Technical College ($45,696) or Central Georgia Technical College ($43,652). These institutions demonstrate that ground transportation programs can deliver substantially better outcomes in Georgia.

The debt burden of $10,407 is relatively manageable at first glance, representing about 31% of first-year earnings. However, that ratio deteriorates sharply as income drops, and you're still paying roughly what students at higher-earning programs carry. For a certificate program serving a predominantly Pell-eligible population (52%), the combination of below-average starting pay and steep income decline creates financial vulnerability during exactly the years graduates need stability.

If your child is set on ground transportation, explore why other Georgia technical colleges produce graduates earning $20,000 more annually. The cost difference between programs is minimal, but the earnings gap is substantial and persistent. This particular program's declining income pattern suggests either limited career advancement opportunities or graduates leaving the field—neither scenario justifies the investment when stronger alternatives exist in-state.