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Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation at Pearl River Community College
If you plan to study Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation, take a look at what Pearl River Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pearl River Community College is located in Poplarville, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 construction/heavy equipment operation graduations were recorded at Pearl River Community College.
Online Class Availability at Pearl River Community College
Distance learning is available at Pearl River Community College. Of 6,011 students, 1,805 (30%) studied exclusively online and 2,499 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Graduates
Students who finish Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation program at Pearl River Community College work across a variety of fields. Here 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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