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Precision Metal Working at Bates Technical College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Bates Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bates Technical College is in Tacoma, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 67 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Bates Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Bates Technical College
Many students take online classes at Bates Technical College. Among 4,083 students, 658 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Bates Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Bates Technical College are 6% women (4) and 94% men (63).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Bates Technical College
Of the 29 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Bates Technical College, 7% were women (2) and 93% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Bates Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Bates Technical College, 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 Bates Technical College
The Precision Metal Working program at Bates Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 2 |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 21 |
| Welding | 44 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Bates Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.