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Precision Metal Working at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is located in Asheville, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 55 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Distance learning is available at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Among 6,510 students, 2,186 (34%) studied exclusively online and 1,950 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are 9% women (5) and 91% men (50).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Of the 5 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, 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 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.
| 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 Asheville-Buncombe Technical 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 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 46 |
| CNC Machinist | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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
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