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Precision Production at Flathead Valley Community College
If you plan to study Precision Production, consider the program at Flathead Valley Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Flathead Valley Community College is located in Kalispell, MT.
Online & Distance Learning at Flathead Valley Community College
Many students take online classes at Flathead Valley Community College. Among 2,234 students, 279 (12%) studied exclusively online and 489 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Flathead Valley Community College
Rankings can help you compare Flathead Valley Community College’s Precision Production program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Montana | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #11 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #20 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #224 of 640 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #328 of 642 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Flathead Valley Community College
Those who finish Flathead Valley Community College’s Precision Production program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,617 |
| 2 years | $37,208 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Production program at Flathead Valley Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Precision Production majors, 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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