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Precision Metal Working at Alamance Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Alamance Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Alamance Community College sits in Graham, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 84 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Alamance Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Alamance Community College
Many students take online classes at Alamance Community College. Of 4,827 students, 1,673 (35%) studied exclusively online and 1,682 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Alamance Community College
Graduates of Alamance Community College’s Precision Metal Working program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,230 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Alamance Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Alamance Community College are 15% women (13) and 85% men (71).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Alamance Community College
Among the 12 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Alamance Community College, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Alamance Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Alamance Community College, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Precision Metal Working Concentrations at Alamance Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Alamance Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 64 |
| CNC Machinist | 20 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Alamance Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Precision Metal Working majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Foundry Mold and Coremakers | $69,095 |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | $67,669 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $67,252 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $55,961 |
| Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners | $55,632 |
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | $53,306 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.