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Precision Metal Working at Helena College University of Montana
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Helena College University of Montana is in Helena, MT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Helena College University of Montana.
Online Class Availability at Helena College University of Montana
Online coursework is an option at Helena College University of Montana. Of 1,554 students, 328 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 278 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Helena College University of Montana
These rankings give you a sense of how Helena College University of Montana’s Precision Metal Working 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 | #434 of 635 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #513 of 637 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Helena College University of Montana
Students who complete Helena College University of Montana’s Precision Metal Working 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 out, Precision Metal Working graduates from Helena College University of Montana take home a median $45,052, compared with $43,585 for all Helena College University of Montana graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Helena College University of Montana, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Helena College University of Montana are 9% women (3) and 91% men (32).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Helena College University of Montana
Among the 12 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Helena College University of Montana, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Helena College University of Montana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Helena College University of Montana, 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 Helena College University of Montana
This Precision Metal Working program at Helena College University of Montana offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 10 |
| Welding | 18 |
| CNC Machinist | 6 |
| Metal Fabricator | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Helena College University of Montana go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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.