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Precision Metal Working at John Wood Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at John Wood Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
John Wood Community College is located in Quincy, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 precision metal working degrees were granted at John Wood Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at John Wood Community College
Many students take online classes at John Wood Community College. Among 1,856 students, 395 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 872 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from John Wood Community College
Students who complete John Wood Community College’s Precision Metal Working program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $36,923 |
| 4 years | $26,512 |
| 5 years | $40,099 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from John Wood Community College take home a median $26,512, compared with $36,123 for all John Wood Community College graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Precision Metal Working Concentrations at John Wood Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at John Wood Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Shop Assistant | 2 |
| Welding | 30 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at John Wood Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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
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