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Heavy Equipment Technology at North American Trade Schools

Baltimore, MD · Private for-profit · Certificate · Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies

with a smaller student body of 529 in Baltimore, MD.

Program Analysis

At $34,004 per year, Heavy Equipment Technology graduates from North American Trade Schools earn below the $51,528 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Some AI exposure exists in Heavy Equipment Technology's career paths, with 11% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 27% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $10,482 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

Ranked #76 of 80 Heavy Equipment Technology programs, North American Trade Schools falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $34,004 to $45,945 over five years — a 35% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.

Heavy Equipment Technology offers 67 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

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Earnings $34,004/yr (-34% vs median)

AI-Proof AI-Proof (89% shielded)

Job Market Large (80,400 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings

$488K

7.8% annual growth

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.

Median Debt at Graduation

$10,482

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,945

35% growth from Year 1

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

View all 9 career paths with full salary data →

Heavy Equipment Technology Career Guide

Heavy Equipment Technology opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does North American Trade Schools's Heavy Equipment Technology program score?

This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Heavy Equipment Technology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Is Heavy Equipment Technology from North American Trade Schools a future-proof career choice?

This is one of the more automation-resistant trades. Heavy Equipment Technology work requires physical skill and on-site presence — qualities AI cannot provide. North American Trade Schools's score of 49/100 reflects this durability.

Can you still earn well with Heavy Equipment Technology from North American Trade Schools?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Can I learn Heavy Equipment Technology through an apprenticeship instead of North American Trade Schools?

Beyond North American Trade Schools's classroom route, 67 registered apprenticeships map to Heavy Equipment Technology careers — including Accessibility And Private Residence Lift Technician. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.

Will Heavy Equipment Technology graduates from North American Trade Schools find jobs?

At 80,400 annual openings, Heavy Equipment Technology has a large employment base. North American Trade Schools graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →