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Precision Metal Working at American River College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, consider the program at American River College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
American River College sits in Sacramento, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 65 precision metal working degrees were awarded at American River College.
Studying Online at American River College
Online coursework is an option at American River College. Among 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at American River College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at American River College are 9% women (6) and 91% men (59).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at American River College
Of the 11 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at American River College, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at American River College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at American River College, above 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 American River College
The Precision Metal Working program at American River College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 36 |
| Welding | 29 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at American River College work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.