Davenport Trucking Schools

About Schools in Davenport
Total Schools:
1
Undergraduate Programs:
1
Average Tuition Cost:
$3,936
Average Loan Amount:
$4,995
Average Scholarship Award:
$1,720
Average Classroom Size:
17 Students

There are few industries that allow you to start a new career as quickly as the trucking industry does. Depending on which degree you pursue, you may be able to graduate in as little as 10 weeks. In Davenport, there's one school with a truck driving program and diesel technology program: Eastern Iowa Community College District. The average cost of tuition in Davenport is $3,936 and the average scholarship award is $1,720.

You can earn a truck driving certificate in 10 weeks in Davenport. If you would rather earn a diesel technology degree, it will take you two years of school.

With over 101,000 people, Davenport is one of the largest cities in Iowa. The cost of living in this city is almost 20% below the national average. Local highways include U.S. Route 61, Route 6, and I-80. Local employers include Wenger Truck Lines and R+L Carriers.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that heavy truck drivers in and around Davenport earned an average of $39,780 in 2013. Their estimates show that light truck drivers earned an average salary of $32,820 in 2013 (BLS, 2013). These are fairly close to the national salary averages of $38,200 and $33,490, respectively.

Trucking Schools in Davenport
Eastern Iowa Community College District
(Davenport,
IA)
• Offers Diesel Mechanic Programs, • Offers Truck Driving Programs
• Medium Campus
• Urban Setting
• $3,936 Tuition Cost
• $1,720 Scholarship and Financial Aid Awards