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Precision Metal Working at Blue Ridge Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Blue Ridge Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Blue Ridge Community College sits in Flat Rock, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 76 precision metal working degrees were granted at Blue Ridge Community College.
Online Class Availability at Blue Ridge Community College
Online coursework is an option at Blue Ridge Community College. Among 2,723 students, 1,139 (42%) studied exclusively online and 1,578 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Blue Ridge Community College are 13% women (10) and 87% men (66).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Blue Ridge Community College
Of the 8 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Blue Ridge Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community 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 Blue Ridge Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Blue Ridge Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Shop Assistant | 4 |
| Welding | 60 |
| CNC Machinist | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Blue Ridge Community College pursue many career paths. 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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