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Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation at Hazard Community and Technical College
If you plan to study Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation, take a look at what Hazard Community and Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hazard Community and Technical College is located in Hazard, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 construction/heavy equipment operation graduations were recorded at Hazard Community and Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Hazard Community and Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Hazard Community and Technical College. Of 3,134 students, 1,168 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 425 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Graduates
Graduates of the Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation program at Hazard Community and Technical 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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