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Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation at Northwest Iowa Community College
If you plan to study Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation, consider the program at Northwest Iowa Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Iowa Community College is in Sheldon, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 construction/heavy equipment operation degrees were awarded at Northwest Iowa Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Iowa Community College
Many students take online classes at Northwest Iowa Community College. Of 1,907 students, 757 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 436 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Graduates
Students who finish Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation program at Northwest Iowa Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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