Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation at Butte College in Oroville, CA

Transportation & Materials Moving CERTIFICATE CIP 49.0202

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

96%

46 of 48

Female Graduates

2 of 48

Annual Tuition & Fees

$1,356

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs in this range tend to be steady and well-resourced, though small enough that the entering class size can vary noticeably year to year. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $1,356 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Butte College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation.

Degree Level CERTIFICATE

CIP Code 49.0202

Program Family Transportation & Materials Moving

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 48 graduates

Award Year 2025

Gender Distribution 96% male, 4% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Continuous Mining Machine Operators

Average Starting Salary

$63,380

10-Year Job Growth

+0.6%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 10 careers

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Continuous Mining Machine Operators SOC: 47-5041	$50,704	+0.6%	75%	primary100% confidence
Crane and Tower Operators SOC: 53-7021	$53,096	+3%	75%	primary100% confidence
Dredge Operators SOC: 53-7031	$38,744	+1.2%	75%	primary100% confidence
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas SOC: 47-5023	$47,680	+2.9%	75%	primary100% confidence
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining SOC: 47-5022	$42,040	-0.4%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$47,535

Peak Salary

$79,225

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (2)

● Operations Monitoring

● Operation and Control

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Butte College

Location Oroville, CA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $1,356

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $9,276

Average Net Price $9,112

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Program Information

CIP Code: 49.0202

CIP Family: 49

IPEDS ID: