General
Transportation Sciences And Technologies
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Transportation Sciences And Technologies.
Entry Level Salary
$48,233
Median Salary
$115,857
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
60.3%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,634,280
Entry (Early)
$48,233
Median (Prime)
$115,857
High (Prime)
$121,455
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-21k
+535k
+579k
$25k / yr
-111k
+445k
+489k
$50k / yr
-201k
+355k
+399k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
24
24
$25k / yr
Never
27
27
$50k / yr
Never
31
30
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-102%
409%
450%
$50k / yr
-92%
163%
184%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate20.4%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Aircraft pilots and flight engineers
26.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$61,942
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$151,819|$210,020
openings
16,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.3%
Management occupations
6.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,873
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$127,528|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialists
3.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$64,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$121,455|$101,380
openings
3,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.1%
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians
1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$48,660
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$87,447|$79,870
openings
11,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.4%
General and operations managers
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$36,436
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$97,164|$105,770
openings
285,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers
1.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$18,529
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$57,928|$50,390
openings
367,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%
Software developers
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$85,747
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$122,669|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%
Ship and boat captains and operators
1.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$102,938
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$112,381|$86,940
openings
4,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.1%
Top executives
1.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$131,171
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$167,789|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%
Postsecondary teachers
1.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$35,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$59,513|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| air transportation. | Undergrad Certificate | 24 | $41,061 - $41,061 |
| air transportation. | Associate's Degree | 73 | $50,507 - $109,489 |
| air transportation. | Bachelor's Degree | 88 | $45,410 - $106,001 |
| air transportation. | Master's Degree | 14 | $69,589 - $124,835 |
| ground transportation. | Undergrad Certificate | 180 | $19,008 - $95,899 |
| ground transportation. | Associate's Degree | 4 | $62,389 - $72,286 |
| marine transportation. | Undergrad Certificate | 8 | $49,951 - $55,911 |
| marine transportation. | Associate's Degree | 7 | Data N/A |
| marine transportation. | Bachelor's Degree | 7 | $103,417 - $136,748 |
| maritime studies. | Bachelor's Degree | 2 | $57,878 - $57,878 |