2026 Transportation Rankings

Best Colleges for Transportation

Data-driven rankings of 361 colleges excelling in Transportation programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Transportation.
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Top Colleges for Transportation

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#1

Monessen, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
81.1 / 100
81.1
Field Productivity
30.5% productivity
91%
Program Depth
2 programs
66%
Retention
87%
87%

Douglas Education Center is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 200 students with in-state tuition of $18,800.

Field productivity stands at 31% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Daytona Beach, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.7 / 100
80.7
Field Productivity
5.9% productivity
76%
Program Depth
3 programs
86%
Retention
85%
84%

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,070 students with in-state tuition of $40,680.

Field productivity stands at 6% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

Prescott, AZ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
78.5 / 100
78.5
Field Productivity
5.4% productivity
74%
Program Depth
4 programs
96%
Retention
84%
82%

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,286 students with in-state tuition of $40,680.

Field productivity stands at 5% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Romeoville, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.4 / 100
77.4
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
58%
Program Depth
5 programs
99%
Retention
84%
82%

Lewis University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 6,636 students with in-state tuition of $37,592.

Field productivity stands at 2% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

Virginia Beach, VA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.7 / 100
76.7
Field Productivity
43.8% productivity
94%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
81%
78%

Advanced Technology Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 377 students with in-state tuition of $13,848.

Field productivity stands at 44% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

El Paso, TX

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
76.6 / 100
76.6
Field Productivity
33.6% productivity
92%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
83%
81%

Western Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,148 students.

Field productivity stands at 34% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Grand Forks, ND

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
61%
Program Depth
6 programs
100%
Retention
83%
81%

University of North Dakota scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 14,172 students with in-state tuition of $9,237.

Field productivity stands at 3% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Melbourne, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.9 / 100
75.9
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
57%
Program Depth
4 programs
96%
Retention
77%
69%

Florida Institute of Technology scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 8,516 students with in-state tuition of $43,420.

Field productivity stands at 2% (57th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

New Castle, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Field Productivity
21.8% productivity
88%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
79%
74%

New Castle School of Trades scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 623 students.

Field productivity stands at 22% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Kings Point, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.2 / 100
73.2
Field Productivity
10.9% productivity
82%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
90%
92%

United States Merchant Marine Academy scores above average in the program-field ranking at 73, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 961 students.

Field productivity stands at 11% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

West Lafayette, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
25%
Program Depth
4 programs
96%
Retention
92%
95%

Purdue University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 52,905 students with in-state tuition of $9,718.

Field productivity stands at 0% (25th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

Hollywood, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Field Productivity
13.5% productivity
83%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
76%
67%

Sheridan Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,469 students.

Field productivity stands at 13% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

Jacksonville, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
70.9 / 100
70.9
Field Productivity
36.0% productivity
93%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
68%
41%

Jones Technical Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 522 students with in-state tuition of $15,288.

Field productivity stands at 36% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#14

Appleton, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Field Productivity
1.8% productivity
53%
Program Depth
3 programs
86%
Retention
68%
41%

Fox Valley Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 91th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 10,995 students with in-state tuition of $4,386.

Field productivity stands at 2% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#15

Tulsa, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
56%
Program Depth
2 programs
66%
Retention
80%
75%

Tulsa Technology Center scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,031 students.

Field productivity stands at 2% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

Kalamazoo, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
70.2 / 100
70.2
Field Productivity
1.2% productivity
44%
Program Depth
3 programs
86%
Retention
80%
75%

Western Michigan University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 16,693 students with in-state tuition of $15,198.

Field productivity stands at 1% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#17

Washington, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Field Productivity
30.5% productivity
90%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
90%
92%

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 223 students with in-state tuition of $12,654.

Field productivity stands at 30% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Carbondale, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.2 / 100
69.2
Field Productivity
1.9% productivity
57%
Program Depth
3 programs
86%
Retention
69%
45%

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 11,359 students with in-state tuition of $9,638.

Field productivity stands at 2% (57th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#19

Buckhannon, WV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.9 / 100
68.9
Field Productivity
30.3% productivity
90%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
89%
90%

Fred W Eberle Technical Center scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 119 students.

Field productivity stands at 30% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#20

Jacksonville, NC

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
68 / 100
68
Field Productivity
61.0% productivity
96%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
90%
92%

Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 187 students.

Field productivity stands at 61% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

Throggs Neck, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67.3 / 100
67.3
Field Productivity
6.7% productivity
78%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
80%
75%

SUNY Maritime College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 89th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 1,350 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 7% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

Logan, UT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.9 / 100
66.9
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
33%
Program Depth
5 programs
99%
Retention
74%
61%

Utah State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 28,063 students with in-state tuition of $7,387.

Field productivity stands at 1% (33rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#23

Jackson, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.7 / 100
66.7
Field Productivity
4.0% productivity
69%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
82%
80%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,427 students.

Field productivity stands at 4% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#24

Crossville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.6 / 100
66.6
Field Productivity
6.5% productivity
76%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
96%
97%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 706 students.

Field productivity stands at 7% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Daytona Beach, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.2 / 100
66.2
Field Productivity
12.7% productivity
83%
Program Depth
3 programs
86%
Retention
67%
37%

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 12,268 students with in-state tuition of $11,640.

Field productivity stands at 13% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

Conway, SC

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
66 / 100
66
Field Productivity
83.5% productivity
97%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
79%
74%

Miller-Motte College-Conway scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 164 students.

Field productivity stands at 84% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#27

Auburn, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66 / 100
66
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
24%
Program Depth
2 programs
66%
Retention
93%
95%

Auburn University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 33,015 students with in-state tuition of $10,704.

Field productivity stands at 0% (24th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Belcourt, ND

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.9 / 100
65.9
Field Productivity
3.9% productivity
68%
Program Depth
2 programs
66%
Retention
100%
97%

Turtle Mountain Community College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 698 students with in-state tuition of $2,040.

Field productivity stands at 4% (68th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#29

Dubuque, IA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.8 / 100
65.8
Field Productivity
4.1% productivity
70%
Program Depth
2 programs
66%
Retention
71%
51%

University of Dubuque scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66.

The college enrolls 1,795 students with in-state tuition of $38,260.

Field productivity stands at 4% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#30

Forty Fort, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
65.7 / 100
65.7
Field Productivity
51.6% productivity
95%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
67%
37%

Fortis Institute-Forty Fort scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 159 students with in-state tuition of $13,694.

Field productivity stands at 52% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Miami Lakes, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.6 / 100
65.6
Field Productivity
10.1% productivity
81%
Program Depth
2 programs
66%
Retention
100%
97%

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 730 students.

Field productivity stands at 10% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

Stillwater, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
65.1 / 100
65.1
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
31%
Program Depth
2 programs
66%
Retention
84%
82%

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 26,043 students with in-state tuition of $5,417.

Field productivity stands at 1% (31st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#33

Essington, PA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
64.9 / 100
64.9
Field Productivity
40.1% productivity
93%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
56%
8%

All-State Career School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 831 students.

Field productivity stands at 40% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Fayetteville, NC

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Field Productivity
85.8% productivity
98%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
75%
65%

Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 169 students.

Field productivity stands at 86% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Field Productivity
8.2% productivity
80%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
88%
89%

Rosedale Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 405 students with in-state tuition of $15,950.

Field productivity stands at 8% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

Manhattan, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.7 / 100
64.7
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
29%
Program Depth
3 programs
86%
Retention
87%
87%

Kansas State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 19,745 students with in-state tuition of $9,964.

Field productivity stands at 0% (29th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

Foster, WV

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.6 / 100
64.6
Field Productivity
115.3% productivity
98%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
20%
1%

Boone Career and Technical Center scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 85 students.

Field productivity stands at 115% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

Shelbyville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.5 / 100
64.5
Field Productivity
7.5% productivity
79%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
90%
92%

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 544 students.

Field productivity stands at 8% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

Rice Lake, WI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.5 / 100
64.5
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
58%
Program Depth
2 programs
66%
Retention
74%
61%

Northwood Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 84th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,668 students with in-state tuition of $4,524.

Field productivity stands at 2% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Palm Coast, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.1 / 100
64.1
Field Productivity
16.0% productivity
85%
Program Depth
2 programs
66%
Retention
65%
30%

Flagler Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 106 students.

Field productivity stands at 16% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

Minden, LA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.1 / 100
64.1
Field Productivity
7.2% productivity
79%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
85%
84%

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64, ranking in the 84th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 1,044 students with in-state tuition of $3,214.

Field productivity stands at 7% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

Longview, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.1 / 100
64.1
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
50%
Program Depth
4 programs
96%
Retention
81%
78%

LeTourneau University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64, ranking in the 96th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 3,389 students with in-state tuition of $34,680.

Field productivity stands at 2% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

Ocala, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.1 / 100
64.1
Field Productivity
16.7% productivity
86%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
65%
30%

Marion Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 484 students.

Field productivity stands at 17% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

Yakima, WA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
63.7 / 100
63.7
Field Productivity
4.6% productivity
72%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
89%
90%

Perry Technical Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64, ranking in the 94th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 973 students.

Field productivity stands at 5% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

Linn, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
63.6 / 100
63.6
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
64%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
90%
92%

State Technical College of Missouri scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,259 students with in-state tuition of $6,270.

Field productivity stands at 3% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

Sandersville, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
63.5 / 100
63.5
Field Productivity
7.0% productivity
79%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
82%
80%

Oconee Fall Line Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 2,000 students with in-state tuition of $2,400.

Field productivity stands at 7% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Americus, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
63.3 / 100
63.3
Field Productivity
13.9% productivity
84%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
65%
30%

South Georgia Technical College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,725 students with in-state tuition of $3,000.

Field productivity stands at 14% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Newport, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
63.3 / 100
63.3
Field Productivity
12.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
75%
65%

Arkansas State University-Newport scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 1,732 students with in-state tuition of $2,568.

Field productivity stands at 13% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

Arundel, ME

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
63.2 / 100
63.2
Field Productivity
23.3% productivity
88%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
100%
97%

The Landing School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 43 students with in-state tuition of $25,950.

Field productivity stands at 23% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
63 / 100
63
Field Productivity
6.6% productivity
77%
Program Depth
3 programs
86%
Retention
46%
3%

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 2,747 students with in-state tuition of $11,520.

Field productivity stands at 7% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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