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Precision Metal Working at Des Moines Area Community College
DMACC is located in Ankeny, Iowa and approximately 23,051 students attend the school each year. During the the most recent year for which data is available, 16 students received their associate's degree in precision metal working.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Precision Metal Working section at the bottom of this page.
DMACC Precision Metal Working Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Precision Metal Working (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Precision Metal Working (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Precision Metal Working
DMACC Precision Metal Working Rankings
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Precision Metal Working Student Demographics at DMACC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the precision metal working majors at Des Moines Area Community College.
DMACC Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in precision metal working at DMACC are white. Around 81% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Des Moines Area Community College with a associate's in precision metal working.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 13 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Concentrations Within Precision Metal Working
The following precision metal working concentations are available at Des Moines Area Community College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Des Moines Area Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Welding Technology/Welder | 139 |
Tool & Die Technology/Technician | 47 |
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 3 |
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Careers That Precision Metal Working Grads May Go Into
A degree in precision metal working can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IA, the home state for Des Moines Area Community College.
Occupation | Jobs in IA | Average Salary in IA |
---|---|---|
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 7,520 | $39,240 |
Machinists | 4,300 | $40,080 |
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3,820 | $37,130 |
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 2,710 | $36,060 |
Machine Tool Operators | 2,190 | $40,740 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.