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Precision Metal Working at Gateway Community and Technical College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Gateway Community and Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Gateway Community and Technical College sits in Florence, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 281 precision metal working degrees were granted at Gateway Community and Technical College.
Online Class Availability at Gateway Community and Technical College
Many students take online classes at Gateway Community and Technical College. Of 5,320 students, 2,268 (43%) studied exclusively online and 1,414 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Precision Metal Working graduates from Gateway Community and Technical College comes in at $9,041.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Gateway Community and Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Gateway Community and Technical College are 14% women (39) and 86% men (242).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Gateway Community and Technical College
Among the 24 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Gateway Community and Technical College, 8% were women (2) and 92% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Gateway Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 8% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Gateway Community and 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 Gateway Community and Technical College
The Precision Metal Working program at Gateway Community and Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Shop Assistant | 89 |
| Welding | 192 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Gateway Community and Technical College pursue many career paths. 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.