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Precision Metal Working at Bakersfield College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Bakersfield College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bakersfield College is in Bakersfield, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Bakersfield College.
Online & Distance Learning at Bakersfield College
Distance learning is available at Bakersfield College. Among 30,746 students, 7,554 (25%) studied exclusively online and 8,712 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Bakersfield College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Bakersfield College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (18).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Bakersfield College
Of the 9 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Bakersfield College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Bakersfield College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 78% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Bakersfield College, higher 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 Bakersfield College
The Precision Metal Working program at Bakersfield College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 6 |
| Welding | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Bakersfield College work across a variety of fields. Below 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.