Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

CIP 49.0205 Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

231

262 total including inactive

States

Across 39 states

Graduates (2024)

20,355

Total completions

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor is offered as a certificate program at schools across 39 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Georgia, Pennsylvania and Florida.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$47,040

Bus Drivers, School

Job Growth

+0.2%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,764

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Bus Drivers, School. In-state tuition ranges from $1,128 to $18,800, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 17,613 (86.5%)

Female: 2,742 (13.5%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 20,355 (100.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Conventional

Social

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Service Orientation

♦ Time Management

♦ Instructing

♦ Helping others

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.