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Precision Metal Working at Alexandria Technical & Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Alexandria Technical & Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Alexandria Technical & Community College is in Alexandria, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 49 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Alexandria Technical & Community College.
Studying Online at Alexandria Technical & Community College
Online coursework is an option at Alexandria Technical & Community College. Among 3,281 students, 1,257 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 636 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Alexandria Technical & Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Alexandria Technical & Community College’s Precision Metal Working program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Alexandria Technical & Community College
Graduates of Alexandria Technical & Community College’s Precision Metal Working program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,747 |
| 2 years | $46,018 |
| 3 years | $48,933 |
| 4 years | $55,483 |
| 5 years | $60,991 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Precision Metal Working graduates from Alexandria Technical & Community College take home a median $55,483, compared with $48,629 for all Alexandria Technical & Community College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Precision Metal Working graduates from Alexandria Technical & Community College is $9,500.
More Specific Precision Metal Working Concentrations at Alexandria Technical & Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Alexandria Technical & Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 10 |
| Welding | 39 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Alexandria Technical & Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Precision Metal Working graduates, 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
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