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Transportation & Materials Moving Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 1,395 students earned their Transportation & Materials Moving degrees in LA.

A Transportation & Materials Moving major is the 34th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Transportation & Materials Moving Majors in Louisiana

Transportation & Materials Moving majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,351
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,351
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,351
Bachelor’s Degree 31
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a transportation and materials moving major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of transportation and materials moving majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.1%
  • Black or African American: 72.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 21.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Transportation & Materials Moving Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 69,600 people employed in jobs related to a transportation and materials moving degree, compared to 4,824,220 nationwide.

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Wages for Transportation & Materials Moving Jobs in Louisiana

Transportation & Materials Moving grads earn an average of $46,670 in the state and $56,630 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Louisiana that offer transportation and materials moving degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana Tech. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 76% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,888 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. A typical student attending ULM will pay a net price of $10,846.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,855 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,939 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

Transportation & Materials Moving Careers in LA

Some of the careers transportation and materials moving majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Rail Transportation Workers 25% $36,950
Commercial Pilots 11% $68,740
Dredge Operators 11% $45,370
Air Traffic Controllers 11% $82,630
Earth Drillers 10% $46,960
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 10% $29,790
Transportation Supervisors 9% $0
Commercial Divers 9% $41,690
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 9% $39,530
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 9% $77,360
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 8% $78,970
Operating Engineers and Construction Equipment Operators 8% $43,600
Crane and Tower Operators 7% $49,520
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 6% $42,470
Highway Maintenance Workers 6% $28,810
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 4% $53,440
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 4% $38,090
Pile-Driver Operators 2% $47,890
Logging Equipment Operators 2% $43,860
Vocational Education Professors 1% $43,040
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators -16% $50,680
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters -18% $0
Locomotive Engineers -19% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to transportation and materials moving.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Personal & Culinary Services 143
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 129
Construction Trades 58

View all majors related to Transportation & Materials Moving

View Nationwide Transportation & Materials Moving Report

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