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Precision Metal Working at East Central College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at East Central College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Central College sits in Union, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 51 precision metal working degrees were granted at East Central College.
Online Class Availability at East Central College
Many students take online classes at East Central College. Among 2,371 students, 404 (17%) studied exclusively online and 809 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at East Central College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at East Central College are 14% women (7) and 86% men (44).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at East Central College
Of the 7 associate’s precision metal working graduates at East Central College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at East Central College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
*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 East Central College
The Precision Metal Working program at East Central College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 14 |
| Welding | 37 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at East Central College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.