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Precision Metal Working at Hutchinson Community College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Hutchinson Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hutchinson Community College is located in Hutchinson, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 71 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Hutchinson Community College.
Studying Online at Hutchinson Community College
Distance learning is available at Hutchinson Community College. Among 5,119 students, 1,374 (27%) studied exclusively online and 1,063 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Hutchinson Community College
Students who complete Hutchinson 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 | $35,060 |
| 3 years | $37,893 |
| 4 years | $43,977 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Hutchinson Community College earn a median of $43,977, compared with $42,150 for all Hutchinson Community College graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Hutchinson Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Hutchinson Community College are 10% women (7) and 90% men (64).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Hutchinson Community College
Among the 4 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Hutchinson Community College, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Hutchinson Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Hutchinson Community College, below 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 Hutchinson Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Hutchinson Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 9 |
| Welding | 62 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Hutchinson Community College pursue many career paths. Below 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.