by our College Data Analytics TeamThose considering construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation, take a look at other closely related fields of study. Below you will find majors with similar career paths, related concentrations and specializations, and the most popular similar majors, ranked by annual graduates.
Programs here prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Ordered by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Well Drilling/Driller | 2 | 7 |
| Blasting/Blaster | 1 | — |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 21,399 |
| Forklift Operation/Operator | 197 |
| Ground Transportation, Other | 163 |
| Railroad and Railway Transportation | 78 |
Part of the broader field of Ground Transportation, construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation sits alongside related programs in that field.
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