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Precision Metal Working at Isothermal Community College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Isothermal Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Isothermal Community College sits in Spindale, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 91 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Isothermal Community College.
Studying Online at Isothermal Community College
Online coursework is an option at Isothermal Community College. Of 1,918 students, 891 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 395 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Isothermal Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Isothermal Community College are 26% women (24) and 74% men (67).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Isothermal Community College
Among the 13 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Isothermal Community College, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Isothermal Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Isothermal 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 Isothermal Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Isothermal Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Shop Assistant | 15 |
| Welding | 73 |
| CNC Machinist | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Isothermal Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.