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Precision Production at Helena College University of Montana
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Helena College University of Montana is located in Helena, MT.
Online Class Availability at Helena College University of Montana
Many students take online classes at Helena College University of Montana. Of 1,554 students, 328 (21%) studied exclusively online and 278 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Helena College University of Montana
Use these rankings to compare Helena College University of Montana’s Precision Production program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Montana | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #31 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #32 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #436 of 640 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #515 of 642 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Helena College University of Montana
Those who finish Helena College University of Montana’s Precision Production program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,608 |
| 2 years | $34,847 |
| 3 years | $42,273 |
| 4 years | $45,052 |
| 5 years | $45,279 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Production graduates from Helena College University of Montana earn a median of $45,052, compared with $43,585 for all Helena College University of Montana graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Those who complete Precision Production program at Helena College University of Montana go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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