Heavy Equipment Operations Program Facts

Student Performance and Achievement Information

Average 1st Year Salary	Average Mean Salary
$48,059	$66,670

Source: US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Wage Estimates Missouri

Graduate Status – Since 1995
Overall Placement 97%
Related to Education 90%
Career Placement 87%
Source: State Tech’s 180 Day Follow-Up Report

Program Graduation Rate: 88%
Based on Fall 2020 cohort

Program Retention Rate: 93%
Based on Fall 2022 – Fall 2023 cohort

Mean Grade Point Average: 3.461
Based on 2023 graduates

Average Years to Complete Degree: 2 years

Average Program Tuition Expenses: $25,904
Based on 2024-2025 Academic Year

Availability of Awards/Scholarships: To view a list of all the available awards/scholarships, click HERE.

Accreditation
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) accreditation

Heavy Equipment Operations