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Transportation & Materials Moving in Washington

Transportation & Materials Moving Schools in Washington

In 2021-2022, 841 students earned their Transportation & Materials Moving degrees in WA.

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

Education Levels of Transportation & Materials Moving Majors in Washington

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 325
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 317
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 317
Bachelor’s Degree 140
Associate Degree 59

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 49.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 24.0%
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Jobs for Transportation & Materials Moving Grads in Washington

101,110 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 Washington

A typical salary for a transportation & materials moving grad in the state is $66,520, compared to a typical salary of $56,630 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer transportation & materials moving degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

240 Degrees in Major Awarded
247 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,119. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

230 Degrees in Major Awarded
158 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,559 Total Students

42% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,176 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,333 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,778 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,273 a year.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,846 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 99% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
867 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,067. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

#8

Centralia College

Centralia
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,153 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,106 Total Students

42% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

#9

Walla Walla University

College Place
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,584 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,216. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,234 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Transportation & Materials Moving Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Flight Attendants 23% $65,030
Commercial Divers 19% $56,640
Commercial Pilots 19% $92,140
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 15% $208,000
Transportation Supervisors 13% $0
Subway and Streetcar Operators 13% $0
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 12% $61,180
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 12% $64,880
Airfield Operations Specialists 10% $61,700
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 10% $37,960
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 9% $52,750
Highway Maintenance Workers 8% $49,870
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 7% $63,010
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 7% $47,700
Earth Drillers 7% $50,020
Crane and Tower Operators 4% $72,310
Air Traffic Controllers 3% $0
Ship Engineers 3% $83,340
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 2% $82,870
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 1% $69,280
Mining Machine Operators 0% $0
Hoist and Winch Operators 0% $59,310
Pile-Driver Operators 0% $78,990
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 0% $54,800
Continuous Mining Machine Operators 0% $46,620
Locomotive Engineers 0% $90,250
Rail Transportation Workers 0% $0
Logging Equipment Operators -2% $51,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Personal & Culinary Services 2,405
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 2,387
Precision Production 1,241
Construction Trades 505

View all majors related to Transportation & Materials Moving

View Nationwide Transportation & Materials Moving Report

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