Ground Transportation at Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI · Public · Certificate
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
88
Strong Growth
88
Base Case
87
Conservative
Earnings
$50,682/yr (22% vs median)
AI-Proof
AI-Proof (86% shielded)
Job Market
Very Large (647,900 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Ground Transportation graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $581K | $524K | $474K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 123.1x | 110.9x | 100.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 83.0x | 74.8x | 67.8x |
| Viable Career Paths | 29 of 29 | 29 of 29 | 29 of 29 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 88 | 88 | 87 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition (In-State)
$4,720
Out-of-state: $6,996
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,029
13% growth from Year 1
Career Paths
Where Ground Transportation graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 647,900 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subway and streetcar operators | $84,830 | 900 | +3.4% | 59% |
| Locomotive engineers | $77,400 | 2,200 | +0.7% | 71% |
| Railroad conductors and yardmasters | $74,080 | 3,100 | +1.1% | 72% |
| Pile driver operators | $70,510 | 300 | +4.3% | 100% |
| Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators | $67,370 | 1,100 | +1.6% | 100% |
| Underground mining machine operators, all other | $67,220 | 400 | -6.1% | 100% |
| Crane and tower operators | $66,370 | 3,800 | +3.0% | 82% |
| Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firers | $65,480 | 1,000 | +1.0% | 83% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Ground Transportation at Waukesha County Technical College?
This program scores 88/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 87 (conservative) to 88 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Ground Transportation?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Ground Transportation graduates retain 29 of 29 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $474,260 (conservative) to $580,843 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Ground Transportation graduates?
The career paths mapped to Ground Transportation have roughly 647,900 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a very large job market.
Is Ground Transportation at Waukesha County Technical College worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 110.9x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 100.5x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.