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Precision Metal Working at William Rainey Harper College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, take a look at what William Rainey Harper College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
William Rainey Harper College sits in Palatine, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 119 precision metal working graduations were recorded at William Rainey Harper College.
Studying Online at William Rainey Harper College
Distance learning is available at William Rainey Harper College. Among 13,988 students, 2,136 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,735 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at William Rainey Harper College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at William Rainey Harper College are 16% women (19) and 84% men (100).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at William Rainey Harper College
Among the 15 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at William Rainey Harper College, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at William Rainey Harper 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 William Rainey Harper College
This Precision Metal Working program at William Rainey Harper College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 93 |
| CNC Machinist | 26 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at William Rainey Harper College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.