Heavy Equipment Technology at Itawamba Community College

Fulton, MS · Public · Associate Degree · Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies

with a smaller student body of 4,018 in Fulton, MS.

Program Analysis

At $64,343 per year, Heavy Equipment Technology graduates from Itawamba Community College earn slightly above the $51,528 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 98.4x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Heavy Equipment Technology involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

Itawamba Community College ranks #12 among 80 Heavy Equipment Technology programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The 67 apprenticeship pathways connected to Heavy Equipment Technology reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

72 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
71
Low End
72
Score
72
High End
Earnings $64,343/yr (25% vs median)
AI-Proof AI-Proof (89% shielded)
Job Market Large (80,400 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$673K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
98.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
9 of 9
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,840
Out-of-state: $11,640

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Heavy Equipment Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Elevator and escalator installers and repairers $106,580 +5.0% 82%
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door $74,690 +1.3% 87%
Rail car repairers $65,680 +2.8% 90%
Elevator and escalator installers and repairers
$106,580
+5.0% growth 82% AI-proof
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door
$74,690
+1.3% growth 87% AI-proof
Rail car repairers
$65,680
+2.8% growth 90% AI-proof

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Heavy Equipment Technology Career Guide

Explore what Heavy Equipment Technology graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 80 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Itawamba Community College's Heavy Equipment Technology program score?
At 72/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Is Heavy Equipment Technology from Itawamba Community College a future-proof career choice?
Highly resilient. Heavy Equipment Technology careers are fundamentally hands-on — they require physical presence and manual skill that AI cannot replicate. Itawamba Community College graduates retain 9 of 9 viable career paths even under conservative assumptions.
What makes Itawamba Community College's Heavy Equipment Technology program stand out?
The #12 ranking out of 80 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable, and the job market supports this trade.
Can I learn Heavy Equipment Technology through an apprenticeship instead of Itawamba Community College?
The DOL recognizes 67 apprenticeship pathways related to Heavy Equipment Technology. For students weighing Itawamba Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
What's the job market like for Heavy Equipment Technology from Itawamba Community College?
With approximately 80,400 annual openings across mapped careers, Heavy Equipment Technology offers a large employment pool. Itawamba Community College graduates enter a market shaped by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →