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Precision Metal Working at Galveston College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Galveston College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Galveston College is in Galveston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 71 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Galveston College.
Online Class Availability at Galveston College
Many students take online classes at Galveston College. Of 2,405 students, 546 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 732 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Galveston College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Galveston College are 18% women (13) and 82% men (58).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Galveston College
Among the 7 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Galveston College, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Galveston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 86% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Galveston College, above 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 Galveston College
This Precision Metal Working program at Galveston College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 71 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Galveston College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.