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Heavy Equipment Maintenance at Western Wyoming Community College
If you plan to study Heavy Equipment Maintenance, take a look at what Western Wyoming Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Wyoming Community College is located in Rock Springs, WY.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 heavy equipment maintenance graduations were recorded at Western Wyoming Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Western Wyoming Community College
Many students take online classes at Western Wyoming Community College. Among 2,653 students, 599 (23%) studied exclusively online and 760 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Rankings at Western Wyoming Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Wyoming Community College’s Heavy Equipment Maintenance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wyoming | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Wyoming | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 124 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 127 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Heavy Equipment Maintenance graduates at Western Wyoming Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Heavy Equipment Maintenance graduates at Western Wyoming Community College are 8% women (2) and 92% men (24).
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Associate’s Program at Western Wyoming Community College
Among the 14 associate’s heavy equipment maintenance graduates at Western Wyoming Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Heavy Equipment Maintenance associate’s degree recipients at Western Wyoming Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 29% of Heavy Equipment Maintenance associate’s degree recipients at Western Wyoming Community College, higher than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Heavy Equipment Maintenance Concentrations at Western Wyoming Community College
This Heavy Equipment Maintenance program at Western Wyoming Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance | 26 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Heavy Equipment Maintenance Graduates
Those who complete Heavy Equipment Maintenance program at Western Wyoming Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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