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Precision Metal Working at East Central Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, consider the program at East Central Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Central Community College sits in Decatur, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 precision metal working degrees were granted at East Central Community College.
Online Class Availability at East Central Community College
Online coursework is an option at East Central Community College. Of 2,785 students, 1,110 (40%) studied exclusively online and 909 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from East Central Community College
Those who finish East Central Community College’s Precision Metal Working program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $25,967 |
| 3 years | $33,544 |
| 4 years | $31,700 |
| 5 years | $37,933 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from East Central Community College earn a median of $31,700, compared with $32,778 for all East Central Community College graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at East Central Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at East Central Community College are 6% women (1) and 94% men (15).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at East Central Community College
Among the 2 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at East Central Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at East Central Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at East Central Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 3 |
| Welding | 13 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at East Central Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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.