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Precision Production at Grand Rapids Community College
If you are interested in studying Precision Production, consider the program at Grand Rapids Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Grand Rapids Community College is located in Grand Rapids, MI.
Online & Distance Learning at Grand Rapids Community College
Distance learning is available at Grand Rapids Community College. Of 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) studied exclusively online and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Grand Rapids Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Rapids Community College’s Precision Production program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #9 of 20 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #17 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #56 of 107 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #73 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #302 of 640 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #442 of 642 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College
Those who finish Grand Rapids Community College’s Precision Production program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,630 |
| 2 years | $29,995 |
| 3 years | $31,107 |
| 4 years | $38,509 |
| 5 years | $40,830 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Production graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn a median of $38,509, compared with $38,773 for all Grand Rapids Community College graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Precision Production graduates from Grand Rapids Community College comes in at $4,540.
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Production program at Grand Rapids Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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