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Precision Metal Working at Long Beach City College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Long Beach City College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Long Beach City College is located in Long Beach, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 91 precision metal working degrees were granted at Long Beach City College.
Online & Distance Learning at Long Beach City College
Distance learning is available at Long Beach City College. Among 24,985 students, 7,218 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,339 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Long Beach City College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Long Beach City College are 20% women (18) and 80% men (73).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Long Beach City College
Of the 26 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Long Beach City College, 19% were women (5) and 81% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Long Beach City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 77% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Long Beach City College, higher 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 Long Beach City College
The Precision Metal Working program at Long Beach City College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 8 |
| Welding | 83 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Long Beach City 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.