Ground Transportation at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Based on peer programs across the country, this undergraduate certificate in Ground Transportation suggests first-year earnings around $41,400—right at the national median for these credentials. The estimated $9,300 in debt sits slightly above what similar programs typically require, though the resulting debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22 means graduates would owe roughly one-fifth of their first-year income. That's manageable debt for a credential that can be completed quickly.

The challenge here is that with seven Ground Transportation programs in New Mexico but no reported outcomes data from any of them, there's genuine uncertainty about how UNM's specific program performs. The national figures suggest these certificates produce stable, middle-income jobs in logistics, trucking operations, or transit management—fields with consistent demand. But we can't verify whether UNM's connections to Albuquerque's transportation sector translate into similar results for their graduates.

For parents, the relatively low debt load is the safety net. If your student is interested in transportation logistics and this certificate aligns with clear job opportunities they've identified, the financial downside appears limited. But given the lack of program-specific data, they should talk directly to UNM about where recent certificate holders have landed jobs and whether those positions match the estimated salary range. The numbers suggest viability, but verification matters when you're relying entirely on national proxies.