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Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation at Nicolet Area Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation, consider the program at Nicolet Area Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Nicolet Area Technical College is located in Rhinelander, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 construction/heavy equipment operation graduations were recorded at Nicolet Area Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Nicolet Area Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Nicolet Area Technical College. Of 1,384 students, 562 (41%) studied exclusively online and 193 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Graduates
Those who complete Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation program at Nicolet Area Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation graduates, 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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