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Precision Metal Working at Laredo College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Laredo College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Laredo College is located in Laredo, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 139 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Laredo College.
Online & Distance Learning at Laredo College
Online coursework is an option at Laredo College. Of 11,029 students, 1,280 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,448 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Laredo College
These rankings give you a sense of how Laredo College’s Precision Metal Working program against peer institutions.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Laredo College
Those who finish Laredo College’s Precision Metal Working program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,673 |
| 2 years | $20,921 |
| 3 years | $23,199 |
| 5 years | $23,792 |
More Specific Precision Metal Working Concentrations at Laredo College
The Precision Metal Working program at Laredo College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 139 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Laredo College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.