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Precision Metal Working at Blackhawk Technical College
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Blackhawk Technical College is located in Janesville, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 41 precision metal working degrees were granted at Blackhawk Technical College.
Online Class Availability at Blackhawk Technical College
Distance learning is available at Blackhawk Technical College. Of 2,811 students, 336 (12%) studied exclusively online and 879 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Blackhawk Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Blackhawk Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Blackhawk Technical College
Students who complete Blackhawk Technical College’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 | $39,838 |
| 2 years | $38,649 |
| 3 years | $42,213 |
| 4 years | $45,468 |
| 5 years | $51,844 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Blackhawk Technical College report median earnings of $45,468, compared with $43,401 for all Blackhawk Technical College graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Precision Metal Working Concentrations at Blackhawk Technical College
The Precision Metal Working program at Blackhawk Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 40 |
| CNC Machinist | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Blackhawk Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
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