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Precision Metal Working at Clarendon College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Clarendon College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Clarendon College is in Clarendon, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Clarendon College.
Online Class Availability at Clarendon College
Many students take online classes at Clarendon College. Among 1,564 students, 709 (45%) studied exclusively online and 263 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Clarendon College
Those who finish Clarendon College’s Precision Metal Working program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 4 years | $44,316 |
| 5 years | $58,642 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from Clarendon College take home a median $44,316, compared with $31,561 for all Clarendon College graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Precision Metal Working Concentrations at Clarendon College
The Precision Metal Working program at Clarendon College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 29 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Clarendon College pursue many career paths. Below are 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.