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Precision Metal Working at Lake Michigan College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Lake Michigan College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lake Michigan College is in Benton Harbor, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 precision metal working degrees were granted at Lake Michigan College.
Online Class Availability at Lake Michigan College
Online coursework is an option at Lake Michigan College. Among 2,937 students, 556 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,983 (68%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Lake Michigan College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Lake Michigan College are 8% women (1) and 92% men (11).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Lake Michigan College
Among the 5 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Lake Michigan College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Lake Michigan College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Lake Michigan College, lower than 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 Lake Michigan College
The Precision Metal Working program at Lake Michigan College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 6 |
| Welding | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Lake Michigan College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.