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Precision Metal Working at Chemeketa Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Chemeketa Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Chemeketa Community College is in Salem, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Chemeketa Community College.
Studying Online at Chemeketa Community College
Many students take online classes at Chemeketa Community College. Of 8,098 students, 1,939 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,411 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Chemeketa Community College
Those who finish Chemeketa Community College’s Precision Metal Working program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $41,193 |
| 3 years | $44,420 |
| 4 years | $46,692 |
| 5 years | $57,307 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Precision Metal Working graduates from Chemeketa Community College report median earnings of $46,692, compared with $40,070 for all Chemeketa Community College graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Chemeketa Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Chemeketa Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (9).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Chemeketa Community College
Of the 7 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Chemeketa Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Chemeketa Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Chemeketa 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 Chemeketa Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Chemeketa Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 1 |
| Machine Shop Assistant | 5 |
| Welding | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Chemeketa Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.