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Precision Metal Working at Alpena Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Alpena Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Alpena Community College is located in Alpena, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Alpena Community College.
Studying Online at Alpena Community College
Many students take online classes at Alpena Community College. Among 1,581 students, 303 (19%) studied exclusively online and 448 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Alpena Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Alpena Community College are 22% women (4) and 78% men (14).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Alpena Community College
Among the 8 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Alpena Community College, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Alpena Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Alpena Community College, below 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 Alpena Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Alpena Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 1 |
| Tool & Die Technology | 6 |
| Welding | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Alpena Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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.