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Precision Metal Working at Gaston College
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Gaston College is in Dallas, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 59 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Gaston College.
Online Class Availability at Gaston College
Many students take online classes at Gaston College. Among 6,443 students, 3,266 (51%) studied exclusively online and 2,645 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Gaston College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Gaston College are 7% women (4) and 93% men (55).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Gaston College
Of the 1 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Gaston College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Gaston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*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 Gaston College
This Precision Metal Working program at Gaston College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Shop Assistant | 1 |
| Welding | 46 |
| CNC Machinist | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Gaston College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.