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forklift operation Basic Certificates
There are 3 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in forklift operation. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about91% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Earnings of forklift operation Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in forklift 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)
The data on debt ranges for forklift operation majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in forklift operation. About 90.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 178 |
| Women | 19 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of forklift operation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 9.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 127 | 64.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 15 | 7.6% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular forklift operation Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 3 colleges that offer a basic certificate in forklift operation. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for forklift operation students seeking a basic certificate is City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their basic certificate in forklift operation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colby Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in forklift operation. This school awarded 26 basic certificates in forklift operation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in forklift operation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Polytech Adult Education is a popular choice for forklift operation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 12 basic certificates in forklift 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 forklift operation that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 21,399 |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 1,131 |
| 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.