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Precision Metal Working at Cuesta College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Cuesta College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Cuesta College sits in San Luis Obispo, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 precision metal working degrees were granted at Cuesta College.
Studying Online at Cuesta College
Many students take online classes at Cuesta College. Of 11,283 students, 3,291 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Cuesta College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Cuesta College are 3% women (2) and 97% men (77).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Cuesta College
Of the 5 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Cuesta College, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College, higher 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 Cuesta College
This Precision Metal Working program at Cuesta College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 79 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Cuesta College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.