Ground Transportation at Shawnee Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Shawnee Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Shawnee Community College graduates earn $24k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all ground transportation certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Ground Transportation certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (22 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Community College | $24,036 | — | $5,500* | — |
| Elgin Community College | $51,945 | $56,296 | $4,008* | 0.08 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | $49,142 | $44,845 | $5,500* | 0.11 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois | $36,234 | $35,254 | $6,333* | 0.17 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | $24,356 | $30,007 | $10,434* | 0.43 |
| National Median | $41,414 | — | $7,706* | 0.19 |
Other Ground Transportation Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Community College Elgin | $3,180 | $51,945 | $4,008 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Springfield | $3,672 | $49,142 | $5,500 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois Springfield | — | $36,234 | $6,333 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College Chicago | $4,380 | $24,356 | $10,434 |
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 Shawnee Community College, approximately 34% 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.