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Precision Metal Working at Community College of Allegheny County
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Community College of Allegheny County. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Community College of Allegheny County is in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 145 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Community College of Allegheny County.
Online & Distance Learning at Community College of Allegheny County
Many students take online classes at Community College of Allegheny County. Among 10,609 students, 1,913 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,629 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Community College of Allegheny County
Those who finish Community College of Allegheny County’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 | $37,499 |
| 3 years | $32,361 |
| 4 years | $44,119 |
| 5 years | $57,702 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from Community College of Allegheny County report median earnings of $44,119, compared with $43,778 for all Community College of Allegheny County graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Community College of Allegheny County, by degree type.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Community College of Allegheny County are 7% women (10) and 93% men (135).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Community College of Allegheny County
Of the 2 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Community College of Allegheny County, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Community College of Allegheny County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 Community College of Allegheny County
The Precision Metal Working program at Community College of Allegheny County includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 46 |
| Welding | 46 |
| Ironworking | 53 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Community College of Allegheny County go on to a range of careers. Below are 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.