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Precision Metal Working at Arkansas Tech University
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Arkansas Tech University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Arkansas Tech University sits in Russellville, AR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 82 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Arkansas Tech University.
Online & Distance Learning at Arkansas Tech University
Distance learning is available at Arkansas Tech University. Among 8,746 students, 2,239 (26%) studied exclusively online and 2,821 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Arkansas Tech University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Arkansas Tech University are 13% women (11) and 87% men (71).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Arkansas Tech University
Among the 5 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Arkansas Tech University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University, 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 Arkansas Tech University
The Precision Metal Working program at Arkansas Tech University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 27 |
| Welding | 55 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Arkansas Tech University pursue many career paths. Here 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.