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Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Schools in North Carolina

In 2021-2022, 7 students earned their Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation degrees in NC.

A Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation major is the 81st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Majors in North Carolina

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 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 85.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 23,220 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 Operation Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation grads earn an average of $41,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $52,920.

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There are 2 colleges in North Carolina that offer construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 51% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $5,609. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,456 Total Students

67% of students get financical aid. 21% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,082 a year.

Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 17% $35,230
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 14% $51,560
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 13% $37,930
Crane and Tower Operators 12% $48,470
Earth Drillers 9% $44,400
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 9% $40,030
Highway Maintenance Workers 4% $35,070
Dredge Operators 0% $0
Logging Equipment Operators -15% $38,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Truck & Bus Driver/Instructor 367

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