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Transportation & Materials Moving in Kentucky

Transportation & Materials Moving Schools in Kentucky

539 students earned Transportation & Materials Moving degrees in Kentucky in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Transportation & Materials Moving is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Transportation & Materials Moving Majors in Kentucky

Transportation & Materials Moving majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 461
Bachelor’s Degree 76
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a transportation & materials moving major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of transportation & materials moving majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 76.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Transportation & Materials Moving Grads in Kentucky

72,040 people in the state and 4,824,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to transportation & materials moving.

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Wages for Transportation & Materials Moving Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, transportation & materials moving grads earn an average of $47,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $56,630.

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There are 11 colleges in Kentucky that offer transportation & materials moving degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,089 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,083. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,887 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,273 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,984 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,199 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,036 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. A typical student attending Hopkinsville Community College will pay a net price of $5,687. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,239 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,843 after graduation. 99% of the teachers are full time. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,380 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,361. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,479 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,764. 95% of students get financical aid. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,068. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,414 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,895 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,226. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,568.

Transportation & Materials Moving Careers in KY

Some of the careers transportation & materials moving majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Rail Transportation Workers 20% $0
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 15% $46,550
Logging Equipment Operators 11% $29,220
Transportation Supervisors 11% $0
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 10% $32,260
Crane and Tower Operators 10% $48,950
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 6% $43,700
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 6% $38,260
Highway Maintenance Workers 5% $32,800
Air Traffic Controllers 4% $104,730
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 2% $45,030
Commercial Pilots 0% $93,160
Mining Machine Operators 0% $45,240
Earth Drillers 0% $39,790
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 0% $38,920
Airfield Operations Specialists 0% $63,240
Locomotive Engineers -3% $56,190
Hoist and Winch Operators -6% $36,670
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators -12% $43,310
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels -19% $61,620
Extraction Workers -22% $42,010
Continuous Mining Machine Operators -27% $47,890

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to transportation & materials moving.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 6,075
Construction Trades 3,767
Precision Production 3,549
Personal & Culinary Services 1,362

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