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Precision Metal Working at Austin Community College District
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Austin Community College District. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Austin Community College District sits in Austin, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 327 precision metal working degrees were granted at Austin Community College District.
Online & Distance Learning at Austin Community College District
Online coursework is an option at Austin Community College District. Of 39,727 students, 12,879 (32%) studied exclusively online and 11,320 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Austin Community College District
These rankings give you a sense of how Austin Community College District’s Precision Metal Working program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #12 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #13 of 93 |
| Best Value | Texas | #19 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #24 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #152 of 635 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #189 of 637 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Austin Community College District
Those who finish Austin Community College District’s Precision Metal Working program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,804 |
| 2 years | $43,798 |
| 3 years | $48,964 |
| 4 years | $43,605 |
| 5 years | $49,732 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from Austin Community College District earn a median of $43,605, compared with $52,547 for all Austin Community College District graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Precision Metal Working graduates from Austin Community College District stands at $14,970.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Austin Community College District, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Austin Community College District are 12% women (38) and 88% men (289).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Austin Community College District
Among the 30 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Austin Community College District, 13% were women (4) and 87% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District, 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 Austin Community College District
This Precision Metal Working program at Austin Community College District offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 327 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Austin Community College District go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.