2026 Best Value Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation Schools in Pennsylvania
[Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation](/majors/transportation-materials-handling/ground-transportation/construction-heavy-equipment-earthmoving-equipment-operation/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation students.
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2026 Best Value Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation Schools in Pennsylvania
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation Schools
Community College Of Allegheny County earned the #1 spot for value among construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,956, while out-of-state students pay about $12,583. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation program here. Early-career construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation graduates make about $59,330. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation will find it at Schuylkill Technology Center, which ranked #2. Schuylkill Technology Center is a small public school located in the town of Frackville. Soon after graduation, construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree recipients from Schuylkill Technology Center generally make around $48,085.
Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation schools. Set in the rural area of Johnstown, Greater Johnstown Career And Technology Center is a small public institution. Typical student debt for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation graduates is $17,690. Early-career construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation graduates make about $41,978. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Pennsylvania College Of Technology one of the best values for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation. Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Williamsport. In-state tuition and fees average $17,940, compared with $25,680 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation graduates is $12,000. Construction/heavy Equipment/earthmoving Equipment Operation graduates of Pennsylvania College Of Technology earn a median of $45,504 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Douglas Education Center is a great value for students pursuing a degree in construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Monessen, Douglas Education Center is a small private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,450. Typical student debt for construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation graduates is $11,823. Soon after graduation, construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation degree recipients from Douglas Education Center generally make around $19,940. That is a strong return on a $11,823 median debt.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
