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Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 34 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 Less Than 1 Year 32
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 32
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 32
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

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: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 55.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 23.5%
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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
21,760 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. 52% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,432 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $27,110 after graduation.

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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