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Precision Metal Working at Cowley County Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Cowley County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Cowley County Community College sits in Arkansas City, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 119 precision metal working degrees were granted at Cowley County Community College.
Studying Online at Cowley County Community College
Many students take online classes at Cowley County Community College. Among 2,235 students, 781 (35%) studied exclusively online and 749 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Cowley County Community College
Students who complete Cowley County Community 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 | $30,771 |
| 3 years | $38,724 |
| 4 years | $42,011 |
| 5 years | $48,867 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Precision Metal Working graduates from Cowley County Community College take home a median $42,011, compared with $38,793 for all Cowley County Community College graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Cowley County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Cowley County Community College are 5% women (6) and 95% men (113).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Cowley County Community College
Among the 10 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Cowley County Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Cowley County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Cowley County Community 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 Cowley County Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Cowley County Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 13 |
| Welding | 106 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Cowley County Community College pursue many career paths. 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.