In the United States, 4 colleges are offering Railroad and Railway Transportation programs. No schools offer the Railroad and Railway Transportation programs granting BS degree, but 4 schools have vocational programs.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of colleges offering Railroad and Railway Transportation program is .
The following table shows the average tuition & fees for Railroad and Railway Transportation programs.
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The following jobs are possible careers after completing Railroad and Railway Transportation major program. The average wage is based on the latest employment and wage data (May 2022) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The average annual wage of Locomotive Engineers career is $72,940 and, for Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers, the average annual income is $63,050.
| Job Title | Hourly Wage | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Engineers | $35.07 | $72,940 |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | $30.31 | $63,050 |
| Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | $27.92 | $58,070 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $32.21 | $66,990 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operators | $34.38 | $71,520 |
| Rail Transportation Workers, All Other | $26.03 | $54,140 |