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BUS DRIVERS, SCHOOL

Job Description:

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

On-The-Job Responsibilities:

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: High school diploma or equivalent

Employed as of 2022: 7,284

2032 Projected Openings: 11,125

Entry Level Salary: $33,220

Median Salary: $39,430

Experienced Level Salary: $52,020

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Institutions With Associated Majors
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Ashland Community and Technical College

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$4,854
Graduation
Graduation Rate
47.6 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,950

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$6,287
Graduation
Graduation Rate
34.7 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,500

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$4,608
Graduation
Graduation Rate
41.9 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$9,055

Hazard Community and Technical College

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$3,361
Graduation
Graduation Rate
44.0 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,125

Hopkinsville Community College

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,472
Graduation
Graduation Rate
39.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$10,691

Jefferson Community and Technical College

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Certificate
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$5,908
Graduation
Graduation Rate
32.8 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$11,651
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