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Precision Metal Working at Guilford Technical Community College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Guilford Technical Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Guilford Technical Community College is located in Jamestown, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 precision metal working degrees were granted at Guilford Technical Community College.
Studying Online at Guilford Technical Community College
Many students take online classes at Guilford Technical Community College. Of 11,485 students, 4,088 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,611 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Guilford Technical Community College
Those who finish Guilford Technical Community College’s Precision Metal Working program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $29,250 |
| 4 years | $36,750 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from Guilford Technical Community College report median earnings of $36,750, compared with $34,708 for all Guilford Technical Community College graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Guilford Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Guilford Technical Community College are 8% women (3) and 92% men (34).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Guilford Technical Community College
Among the 2 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Guilford Technical Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Guilford Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Guilford Technical Community College, higher 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 Guilford Technical Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Guilford Technical Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Shop Assistant | 5 |
| Welding | 32 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Guilford Technical Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.