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Construction and heavy equipment operation


What is a construction and heavy equipment operation major?

Construction and heavy equipment operation studies enable individuals to utilize skill-sets to operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment, such as crawler tractors, motor graders and scrapers, shovels, rigging devices, hoists, and jacks. The program includes instruction in digging, ditching, sloping, stripping, grading, and backfilling, clearing, and excavating.

How much do construction and heavy equipment operation majors make?

This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!

How popular is construction and heavy equipment operation as a major?

Each year, around 85 students obtain an associate degree in construction and heavy equipment operation. In 2021, 122 students received an associate degree. This is 17% more construction and heavy equipment operation majors than there were in 2020. Construction and heavy equipment operation is a relatively uncommon major within building and construction.

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