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Precision Production at Delta College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Production, consider the program at Delta College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Delta College is located in University Center, MI.
Online & Distance Learning at Delta College
Distance learning is available at Delta College. Of 8,397 students, 3,175 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,601 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Delta College
These rankings give you a sense of how Delta College’s Precision Production program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #5 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #7 of 20 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #54 of 107 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #98 of 642 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #299 of 640 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Delta College
Students who complete Delta College’s Precision Production program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,800 |
| 2 years | $41,712 |
| 4 years | $36,436 |
| 5 years | $39,721 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Precision Production graduates from Delta College take home a median $36,436, compared with $41,899 for all Delta College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Students who finish Precision Production program at Delta College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Precision Production graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Boilermakers | $84,334 |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $69,107 |
| 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 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $67,016 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
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
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