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Precision Production at Bellingham Technical College
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Bellingham Technical College sits in Bellingham, WA.
Online & Distance Learning at Bellingham Technical College
Distance learning is available at Bellingham Technical College. Among 2,047 students, 435 (21%) studied exclusively online and 465 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Bellingham Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Bellingham Technical College’s Precision Production program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #6 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #9 of 18 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #29 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #35 of 87 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #122 of 642 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #270 of 640 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Bellingham Technical College
Graduates of Bellingham Technical College’s Precision Production program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,730 |
| 2 years | $36,848 |
| 3 years | $39,776 |
| 4 years | $44,256 |
| 5 years | $45,535 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Precision Production graduates from Bellingham Technical College report median earnings of $44,256, compared with $54,771 for all Bellingham Technical College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Students who finish Precision Production program at Bellingham Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Precision Production graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Boilermakers | $84,334 |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $69,107 |
| 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 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $67,016 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
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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