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Precision Metal Working at Central Texas College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Central Texas College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Texas College sits in Killeen, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 58 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Central Texas College.
Studying Online at Central Texas College
Online coursework is an option at Central Texas College. Of 8,373 students, 4,328 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,769 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Central Texas College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Central Texas College are 16% women (9) and 84% men (49).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Central Texas College
Of the 5 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Central Texas College, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Central Texas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Central Texas 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 Central Texas College
The Precision Metal Working program at Central Texas College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 58 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Central Texas College pursue many career paths. 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.