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Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Associate Degrees
There are 55 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation. This degree is more popular with male students, and about10% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,131 degrees were awarded toConstruction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 557 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 93 |
| Master’s Degree | 468 |
Earnings of Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation of $42,430 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,832 |
| 4 years | $42,430 |
| 5 years | $45,687 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation. About 95.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 89 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 90.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 3.2% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 71 colleges that offer a associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation. Learn more about the most popular below:
Community College of Allegheny County tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 101 associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is a popular choice for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 99 associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 73 associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
State Technical College of Missouri is a popular choice for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Butte College is a popular choice for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bridgerland Technical College is a popular choice for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Arizona College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation. This school awarded 32 associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Coastal Bend College is a popular choice for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lake Area Technical College is a popular choice for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 29 associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee is a popular choice for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pearl River Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pontotoc Technology Center is a popular choice for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is a popular choice for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santiago Canyon College is a popular choice for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Buckeye Hills Career Center is a popular choice for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fort Hays Tech North Central comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation. This school awarded 20 associate degrees in Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 21,399 |
| Forklift Operation/Operator | 197 |
| Ground Transportation, Other | 163 |
| Railroad and Railway Transportation | 78 |
| Flagging and Traffic Control | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.