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Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 46 students earned their Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation degrees in UT.

In this state, Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation is the 51st most popular major out of a total 128 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Majors in Utah

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 43
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 43
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 43
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 73.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 19.6%
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Jobs for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Grads in Utah

There are 7,990 people in the state and 765,250 people in the nation working in construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation jobs.

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Wages for Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation grad in the state is $47,820, compared to a typical salary of $52,920 nationwide.

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

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,469 Total Students

48% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Bridgerland ATC grads earn an average salary of $32,263. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,826 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,257.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,795 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 39% of students receive it. In their early career, Mountainland Technical College grads earn an average salary of $27,041.

Construction/Heavy Equipment Operation Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 38% $46,460
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 34% $44,340
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 29% $44,240
Crane and Tower Operators 26% $51,170
Highway Maintenance Workers 15% $39,930
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators 6% $0
Earth Drillers 4% $43,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Truck & Bus Driver/Instructor 390

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