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Precision Metal Working at Columbia Basin College
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Columbia Basin College is located in Pasco, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 precision metal working degrees were granted at Columbia Basin College.
Online & Distance Learning at Columbia Basin College
Many students take online classes at Columbia Basin College. Among 7,510 students, 2,271 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,454 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Columbia Basin College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Columbia Basin College are 12% women (3) and 88% men (23).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Columbia Basin College
Of the 12 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Columbia Basin College, 17% were women (2) and 83% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 25% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Basin College, below 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 Columbia Basin College
The Precision Metal Working program at Columbia Basin College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 16 |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 1 |
| Welding | 9 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Columbia Basin College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.