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Precision Metal Working at Chippewa Valley Technical College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Chippewa Valley Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Chippewa Valley Technical College is located in Eau Claire, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 134 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Chippewa Valley Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Chippewa Valley Technical College
Distance learning is available at Chippewa Valley Technical College. Among 8,330 students, 1,795 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,735 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Chippewa Valley Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Chippewa Valley Technical College
Students who complete Chippewa Valley Technical 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,951 |
| 2 years | $44,126 |
| 3 years | $46,848 |
| 4 years | $51,817 |
| 5 years | $57,152 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from Chippewa Valley Technical College take home a median $51,817, compared with $52,917 for all Chippewa Valley Technical College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Precision Metal Working graduates from Chippewa Valley Technical College is $8,109.
More Specific Precision Metal Working Concentrations at Chippewa Valley Technical College
The Precision Metal Working program at Chippewa Valley Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 26 |
| Welding | 98 |
| Metal Fabricator | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Chippewa Valley Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.