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Precision Production at Florence-Darlington Technical College
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Florence-Darlington Technical College is in Florence, SC.
Studying Online at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Many students take online classes at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Of 3,522 students, 1,423 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,003 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Florence-Darlington Technical College’s Precision Production program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 642 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #92 of 175 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #367 of 640 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Florence-Darlington Technical College
Students who complete Florence-Darlington Technical College’s Precision Production program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,689 |
| 2 years | $29,926 |
| 3 years | $30,185 |
| 4 years | $36,439 |
| 5 years | $37,586 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Precision Production graduates from Florence-Darlington Technical College report median earnings of $36,439, compared with $42,655 for all Florence-Darlington Technical College graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Precision Production graduates from Florence-Darlington Technical College stands at $7,230.
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Students who finish Precision Production program at Florence-Darlington Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Precision Production graduates, 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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