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Precision Metal Working at Compton College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Compton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Compton College sits in Compton, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 precision metal working degrees were granted at Compton College.
Online Class Availability at Compton College
Online coursework is an option at Compton College. Of 5,225 students, 1,387 (27%) studied exclusively online and 1,175 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Compton College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Compton College are 20% women (2) and 80% men (8).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Compton College
Of the 3 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Compton College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Compton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Compton 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 Compton College
The Precision Metal Working program at Compton College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 7 |
| Welding | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Compton 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.