Trade and career programs at HDS Truck Driving Institute
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 548 | $44,363 | $47,478 | $7,706 |
HDS Truck Driving Institute cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $4,650 |
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Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 82% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- Former students earned a median of $41,521 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- 16% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does HDS Truck Driving Institute cost?
Tuition and fees are $4,650 a year (2025-26).
What is the completion rate at HDS Truck Driving Institute?
82% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do HDS Truck Driving Institute graduates earn?
Truck driving (CDL) certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $44,363 one year after finishing.
Is HDS Truck Driving Institute accredited?
HDS Truck Driving Institute is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Aveda Institute-Tucson, Tucson: $12,000 a year
- Brookline College-Tucson, Tucson: $33,621 a year
- Carrington College-Tucson, Tucson: $21,022 a year
- Empire Beauty School-Tucson, Tucson: $19,200 a year
- Kino College, Tucson: $17,500 a year
- Pima Community College, Tucson: $2,442 a year
More: all trade schools in Arizona · HDS Truck Driving Institute on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.