Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, MS
Total Graduates
27
Class of 2024
Male Graduates
93%
25 of 27
Female Graduates
7%
2 of 27
Annual Tuition & Fees
$3,650
In-state, incl. fees
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Pearl River Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.
| Program | Completion rate | Employed 6 mo after exit | Employed 1 yr after exit | Median quarterly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (OPERATOR) | 100% | 56% | 70% | $6,576 |
| TRUCK DRIVER - ACCELERATED | 100% | 78% | 70% | $7,020 |
In the CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (OPERATOR) program at Pearl River Community College, 56% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,576 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the TRUCK DRIVER - ACCELERATED program at Pearl River Community College, 78% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,020 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$63,380
10-Year Job Growth
+0.6%
Career Readiness Score
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
|
| $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)
ℹ Career Preparation
This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.
Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
Education Level Match
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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