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Heavy Equipment Maintenance at Western Dakota Technical College
If you are interested in studying Heavy Equipment Maintenance, take a look at what Western Dakota Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Dakota Technical College is located in Rapid City, SD.
Online & Distance Learning at Western Dakota Technical College
Many students take online classes at Western Dakota Technical College. Of 1,164 students, 281 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Top-Paying Careers for Heavy Equipment Maintenance Graduates
Those who complete Heavy Equipment Maintenance program at Western Dakota Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Heavy Equipment Maintenance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $74,051 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $69,523 |
| Millwrights | $69,067 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $68,487 |
| Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons | $54,995 |
| Rail Car Repairers | $49,359 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $39,180 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $36,138 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $31,702 |
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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