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Precision Metal Working at Hawkeye Community College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Hawkeye Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hawkeye Community College is in Waterloo, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 76 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Hawkeye Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Hawkeye Community College
Distance learning is available at Hawkeye Community College. Of 5,120 students, 1,009 (20%) studied exclusively online and 1,393 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Hawkeye Community College
Use these rankings to compare Hawkeye Community College’s Precision Metal Working program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #5 of 15 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #10 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 79 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #36 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 635 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #390 of 637 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Hawkeye Community College
Students who complete Hawkeye Community College’s Precision Metal Working program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,721 |
| 2 years | $39,472 |
| 3 years | $44,016 |
| 4 years | $45,864 |
| 5 years | $56,983 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Precision Metal Working graduates from Hawkeye Community College take home a median $45,864, compared with $43,530 for all Hawkeye Community College graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Precision Metal Working graduates from Hawkeye Community College is $7,874.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Hawkeye Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Hawkeye Community College are 3% women (2) and 97% men (74).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Hawkeye Community College
Of the 8 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Hawkeye Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Hawkeye Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Hawkeye Community 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 Hawkeye Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Hawkeye Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 39 |
| CNC Machinist | 37 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Hawkeye Community College go on to a range of careers. 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.