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Transportation & Materials Moving in California

Transportation & Materials Moving Schools in California

2,226 students earned Transportation & Materials Moving degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Transportation & Materials Moving is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Transportation & Materials Moving Majors in California

Transportation & Materials Moving majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,696
Associate Degree 218
Bachelor’s Degree 176
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 132
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 132

Gender Distribution

In California, a transportation & materials moving major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of transportation & materials moving majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 48.9%
  • White: 25.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Transportation & Materials Moving Grads in California

417,230 people in the state and 4,824,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to transportation & materials moving.

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Wages for Transportation & Materials Moving Jobs in California

In this state, transportation & materials moving grads earn an average of $58,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $56,630.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer transportation & materials moving degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

851 Degrees in Major Awarded
800 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,765 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.40%.

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,540 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Cypress College

Cypress
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,406 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,106 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,333 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. 44% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Sacramento City grads earn an average salary of $31,471.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
37,133 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years.

#6

CET, Soledad

Soledad
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
132 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $8,596. Graduates earn an average $29,479 after graduation. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,159 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,045. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

#8

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,779 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,384. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

#9

CET, El Centro

El Centro
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
159 Total Students

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at CET, El Centro will pay a net price of $16,855. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,479 a year.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
925 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. 74% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

Transportation & Materials Moving Careers in CA

Some of the careers transportation & materials moving majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Earth Drillers 21% $51,880
Flight Attendants 19% $53,860
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 18% $54,910
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 16% $58,720
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 16% $71,120
Crane and Tower Operators 13% $63,280
Transportation Supervisors 12% $0
Commercial Pilots 12% $81,940
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 12% $35,790
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 12% $45,790
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 12% $197,740
Air Traffic Controllers 8% $141,970
Highway Maintenance Workers 7% $54,950
Subway and Streetcar Operators 3% $58,440
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters -6% $73,740
Logging Equipment Operators -10% $50,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to transportation & materials moving.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Personal & Culinary Services 11,805
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 8,337
Construction Trades 3,095
Precision Production 2,521

View all majors related to Transportation & Materials Moving

View Nationwide Transportation & Materials Moving Report

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