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Precision Metal Working at Columbus Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Columbus Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbus Technical College is located in Columbus, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 175 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Columbus Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Columbus Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Columbus Technical College. Among 3,307 students, 1,080 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,027 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Columbus Technical College
Graduates of Columbus 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $38,829 |
| 3 years | $33,080 |
| 4 years | $46,231 |
| 5 years | $46,704 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Columbus Technical College take home a median $46,231, compared with $40,704 for all Columbus Technical College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Precision Metal Working Concentrations at Columbus Technical College
The Precision Metal Working program at Columbus Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Shop Assistant | 14 |
| Welding | 155 |
| CNC Machinist | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Columbus Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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.