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Transportation & Materials Moving at Central Washington University
If you plan to study Transportation & Materials Moving, take a look at what Central Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Central Washington University is located in Ellensburg, WA.
Studying Online at Central Washington University
Many students take online classes at Central Washington University. Of 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Transportation & Materials Moving Rankings at Central Washington University
Rankings can help you compare Central Washington University’s Transportation & Materials Moving program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 35 |
| Best Value | Washington | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 303 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #190 of 304 |
Earnings for Transportation & Materials Moving Graduates from Central Washington University
Those who finish Central Washington University’s Transportation & Materials Moving program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,416 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $55,127 |
| 4 years | $68,153 |
| 5 years | $86,851 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Transportation & Materials Moving graduates from Central Washington University earn a median of $68,153, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Transportation & Materials Moving graduates from Central Washington University comes in at $19,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Transportation & Materials Moving Graduates
Graduates of the Transportation & Materials Moving program at Central Washington University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Transportation & Materials Moving graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Extraction Workers, All Other | $76,527 |
| Motorboat Operators | $67,056 |
| Ship Engineers | $67,019 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | $66,225 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $61,311 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $58,648 |
| Rail Transportation Workers, All Other | $58,561 |
| Dredge Operators | $55,307 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $54,884 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $54,087 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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