Ground Transportation at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22 suggests this certificate could work financially—comparable programs nationwide produce first-year earnings around $41,000, while this program's estimated debt of $9,280 sits slightly above the national median but remains manageable. In Kentucky specifically, ground transportation programs typically generate somewhat higher earnings ($43,818 median), which hints at solid regional demand for these skills. The certificate format matters here: it's designed as a quick credential rather than a multi-year commitment, meaning students can enter the workforce faster and start paying down that debt.

The challenge is that we're working entirely with estimates since this program's graduate cohort is too small for the Department of Education to report actual outcomes. We know Kentucky has 13 ground transportation programs and that similar schools nationally carry around $7,700 in debt for this credential, but without specific data from Southcentral Kentucky's graduates, there's inherent uncertainty. The estimated figures suggest reasonable value—you'd owe roughly a quarter of your first-year salary—but parents should verify current job placement rates and whether local employers actively recruit from this program.

If your child has specific interest in trucking or logistics and wants faster workforce entry than a two-year degree, the estimated numbers point toward viability. Just confirm the program connects to actual regional job opportunities before committing.