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Transportation & Materials Moving in Louisiana

Transportation & Materials Moving Schools in Louisiana

1,106 students earned Transportation & Materials Moving degrees in Louisiana in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Transportation & Materials Moving is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Transportation & Materials Moving Majors in Louisiana

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 1,047
Bachelor’s Degree 50
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 63.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 20.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Transportation & Materials Moving Grads in Louisiana

69,600 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 Louisiana

Transportation & Materials Moving grads earn an average of $46,670 in the state and $56,630 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Louisiana that offer transportation & materials moving degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

689 Degrees in Major Awarded
283 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Diesel Driving Academy, Shreveport grads earn an average salary of $37,164. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,872.

644 Degrees in Major Awarded
272 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,891. 90% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,943 after earning their degree at this institution.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
11,037 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana Tech. In their early career, Louisiana Tech grads earn an average salary of $42,884. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
957 Total Students

A typical student attending NLTCC will pay a net price of $10,281. In their early career, NLTCC grads earn an average salary of $28,489. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,612 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,975 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,349.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,718 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,263 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,996 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,317. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

Transportation & Materials Moving Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Rail Transportation Workers 25% $36,950
Commercial Pilots 11% $68,740
Air Traffic Controllers 11% $82,630
Dredge Operators 11% $45,370
Earth Drillers 10% $46,960
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 10% $29,790
Transportation Supervisors 9% $0
Commercial Divers 9% $41,690
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 9% $39,530
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 8% $78,970
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 8% $43,600
Crane and Tower Operators 7% $49,520
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 6% $42,470
Highway Maintenance Workers 6% $28,810
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 4% $53,440
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 4% $38,090
Pile-Driver Operators 2% $47,890
Logging Equipment Operators 2% $43,860
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators -16% $50,680
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters -18% $0
Locomotive Engineers -19% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Personal & Culinary Services 4,310
Precision Production 1,496
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,444
Construction Trades 860

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