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Precision Metal Working at College of DuPage
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, take a look at what College of DuPage. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of DuPage is located in Glen Ellyn, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 30 precision metal working degrees were awarded at College of DuPage.
Online & Distance Learning at College of DuPage
Many students take online classes at College of DuPage. Of 26,224 students, 4,853 (19%) studied exclusively online and 5,663 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at College of DuPage, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at College of DuPage are 37% women (11) and 63% men (19).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at College of DuPage
Of the 5 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at College of DuPage, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at College of DuPage.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at College of DuPage, 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 College of DuPage
The Precision Metal Working program at College of DuPage breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 5 |
| Welding | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at College of DuPage go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.