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Bus Drivers, School

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: High school diploma or equivalent

Employed as of 2023: 6,690

2033 Projected Openings: 10,142

Entry Level Salary: $34,430

Median Salary: $40,610

Experienced Level Salary: $53,920

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2033 Projected Openings:

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Transportation

Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Abilities

Far Vision

The ability to see details at a distance.

Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Reaction Time

The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

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
$4,907
Graduation
Graduation Rate
52.3 %
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
$5,920
Graduation
Graduation Rate
36.2 %
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
$5,594
Graduation
Graduation Rate
45.6 %
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
$3,376
Graduation
Graduation Rate
45.6 %
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
$3,939
Graduation
Graduation Rate
37.0 %
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
$6,058
Graduation
Graduation Rate
32.7 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$11,651
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