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Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation at Flathead Valley Community College
If you are interested in studying Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation, you may want to check out the program at Flathead Valley Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Flathead Valley Community College is located in Kalispell, MT.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 construction/heavy equipment operation degrees were granted at Flathead Valley Community College.
Studying Online at Flathead Valley Community College
Online coursework is an option at Flathead Valley Community College. Of 2,234 students, 279 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 489 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Graduates
Students who finish Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation program at Flathead Valley Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Extraction Workers, All Other | $76,527 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $64,008 |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators | $60,332 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | $55,998 |
| Dredge Operators | $55,307 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $54,087 |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | $53,437 |
| Hoist and Winch Operators | $48,937 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $48,880 |
| Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters | $44,277 |
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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