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Precision Metal Working at McDowell Technical Community College
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McDowell Technical Community College is located in Marion, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 precision metal working degrees were awarded at McDowell Technical Community College.
Studying Online at McDowell Technical Community College
Distance learning is available at McDowell Technical Community College. Among 1,249 students, 648 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 365 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at McDowell Technical Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at McDowell Technical Community College are 11% women (3) and 89% men (24).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at McDowell Technical Community College
Of the 5 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at McDowell Technical Community College, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at McDowell Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
*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 McDowell Technical Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at McDowell Technical Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 25 |
| CNC Machinist | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at McDowell Technical Community College pursue many career paths. Below are 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.