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Precision Metal Working at Florence-Darlington Technical College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Florence-Darlington Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florence-Darlington Technical College is in Florence, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 106 precision metal working degrees were granted at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
Online Class Availability at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Many students take online classes at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Of 3,522 students, 1,423 (40%) studied exclusively online and 1,003 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Florence-Darlington Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Florence-Darlington Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program to other colleges that offer this major.
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 637 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #92 of 175 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #365 of 635 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Florence-Darlington Technical College
Those who finish Florence-Darlington Technical 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,689 |
| 2 years | $29,926 |
| 3 years | $30,185 |
| 4 years | $36,439 |
| 5 years | $37,586 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from Florence-Darlington Technical College earn a median 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
The median debt for Precision Metal Working graduates from Florence-Darlington Technical College stands at $7,230.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Florence-Darlington Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Florence-Darlington Technical College are 8% women (9) and 92% men (97).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Among the 9 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Florence-Darlington Technical College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Florence-Darlington Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Florence-Darlington Technical College, lower 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 Florence-Darlington Technical College
This Precision Metal Working program at Florence-Darlington Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 32 |
| Welding | 74 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Florence-Darlington Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.