For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 33 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation education, regardless of degree level.
Top Schools in Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Leading the list is Fox Valley Technical College, our #1 school for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation. Located in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public university. About 58 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees were awarded at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent year. Construction/heavy Equipment/earthmoving Equipment Operation graduates of Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $67,999 early in their careers. Fox Valley Technical College graduates carry a median of $8,250 in student loans.
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Utah State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation schools. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 23 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees were awarded at Utah State University in the most recent year. Construction/heavy Equipment/earthmoving Equipment Operation graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $50,348 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,191 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation program will find one at Central Lakes College Brainerd, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College Brainerd is a moderately-sized public institution. Central Lakes College Brainerd awarded about 55 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree from Central Lakes College Brainerd earn around $64,164 in the first couple years of their career. Central Lakes College Brainerd graduates carry a median of $10,846 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes Linn State Technical College one of the top schools for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Linn. There were roughly 54 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation students who graduated with this degree at Linn State Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree from Linn State Technical College earn around $50,941 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,750 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation program will find one at Suny College Of Technology At Alfred, which ranked #5. Set in the rural area of Alfred, Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a mid-sized public institution. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred graduates 54% of students within six years. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred awarded about 33 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree recipients from Suny College Of Technology At Alfred generally make around $43,831. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred graduates carry a median of $19,721 in student loans.
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Central Community College placed #6 among the best construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation schools. This large public university is located in the city of Grand Island. About 14 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees were awarded at Central Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree from Central Community College earn around $43,218 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,277.
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Ivy Tech Community College placed #7 among the best construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Indianapolis. About 80 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees were awarded at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation program make about $40,734 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,889.
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Community College Of Allegheny County placed #8 among the best construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public institution. There were roughly 30 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Allegheny County in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree recipients from Community College Of Allegheny County generally make around $59,330. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000.
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Lake Area Technical Institute landed the #9 spot for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation this year. Located in the town of Watertown, Lake Area Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. About 31 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees were awarded at Lake Area Technical Institute in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree recipients from Lake Area Technical Institute generally make around $43,424. Lake Area Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $13,674 in student loans.
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North Central Kansas Technical College placed #10 among the best construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation schools. Located in the rural area of Beloit, North Central Kansas Technical College is a small public university. There were roughly 18 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation students who graduated with this degree at North Central Kansas Technical College in the most recent data year.
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Hazard Community And Technical College placed #11 among the best construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Hazard. About 29 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees were awarded at Hazard Community And Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree recipients from Hazard Community And Technical College generally make around $43,818. Typical student debt for the program is $7,473.
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The University Of Montana earned the #12 position for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation this year. Located in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 11 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees were awarded at The University Of Montana in the most recent year. Graduates of the construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation program make about $42,654 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,342 to complete this degree.
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Nicolet Area Technical College came in at #13 for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation this year. Located in the rural area of Rhinelander, Nicolet Area Technical College is a small public university. About 13 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees were awarded at Nicolet Area Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation program make about $46,419 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,400 to complete this degree.
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Butte College came in at #14 for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation this year. Butte College is a large public school located in the rural area of Oroville. There were roughly 48 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation students who graduated with this degree at Butte College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation program make about $67,048 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,302 to complete this degree.
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Shasta College earned the #15 position for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Redding. There were roughly 17 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation students who graduated with this degree at Shasta College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree recipients from Shasta College generally make around $50,330. Students borrow a median of $12,275 to complete this degree.
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Stanly Community College landed the #16 spot for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation this year. Set in the town of Albemarle, Stanly Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Stanly Community College awarded about 17 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees in the most recent data year. Construction/heavy Equipment/earthmoving Equipment Operation graduates of Stanly Community College earn a median of $41,920 early in their careers.
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Hocking College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation schools. Located in the rural area of Nelsonville, Hocking College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 15 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation students who graduated with this degree at Hocking College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree recipients from Hocking College generally make around $37,713. Students borrow a median of $16,535 to complete this degree.
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Pearl River Community College landed the #18 spot for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation this year. Set in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 24 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation students who graduated with this degree at Pearl River Community College in the most recent data year. Construction/heavy Equipment/earthmoving Equipment Operation graduates of Pearl River Community College earn a median of $27,251 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,482.
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Central Arizona College came in at #19 for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation this year. Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Central Arizona College is a moderately-sized public university. About 23 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees were awarded at Central Arizona College in the most recent year. Graduates of the construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation program make about $48,826 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,635 to complete this degree.
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University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville came in at #20 for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation this year. University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville is a small public school located in the town of Batesville. University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville awarded about 13 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees in the most recent data year. Construction/heavy Equipment/earthmoving Equipment Operation graduates of University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville earn a median of $64,187 early in their careers. University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville graduates carry a median of $9,265 in student loans.
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North Arkansas College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation schools. North Arkansas College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Harrison. North Arkansas College awarded about 14 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree from North Arkansas College earn around $39,576 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,645 to complete this degree.
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West Hills College Coalinga landed the #23 spot for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation this year. West Hills College Coalinga is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Coalinga. About 11 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees were awarded at West Hills College Coalinga in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree recipients from West Hills College Coalinga generally make around $41,726. West Hills College Coalinga graduates carry a median of $9,920 in student loans.
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Pennsylvania College Of Technology ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation schools. Located in the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public university. Pennsylvania College Of Technology graduates 45% of students within six years. Pennsylvania College Of Technology awarded about 30 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree from Pennsylvania College Of Technology earn around $45,504 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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Mississippi Delta Community College came in at #25 for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation this year. Set in the rural area of Moorhead, Mississippi Delta Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 10 construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi Delta Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree from Mississippi Delta Community College earn around $42,854 in the first couple years of their career. Mississippi Delta Community College graduates carry a median of $13,819 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 33 Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation Schools
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 33 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
