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Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation in Mississippi

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation Schools in Mississippi

In 2021-2022, 32 students earned their Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation degrees in MS.

In this state, Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation is the 58th most popular major out of a total 103 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation Majors in Mississippi

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 43.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 56.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 8,840 people employed in jobs related to a construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree, compared to 765,250 nationwide.

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Wages for Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation grad in the state is $38,430, compared to a typical salary of $52,920 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,986 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending Pearl River Community College will pay a net price of $5,070. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,178 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $23,090 after graduation. 68% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $1,973.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,837 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,124 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation Careers in MS

Some of the careers construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Earth Drillers 14% $37,820
Crane and Tower Operators 8% $43,840
Highway Maintenance Workers 4% $27,070
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 4% $36,720
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 3% $32,330
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 2% $38,220
Logging Equipment Operators 2% $36,640
Pile-Driver Operators 0% $0
Dredge Operators 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Truck & Bus Driver/Instructor 1,045

View all majors related to Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

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