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Precision Metal Working at Mech-Tech College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Mech-Tech College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mech-Tech College sits in Caguas, PR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 258 precision metal working degrees were granted at Mech-Tech College.
Studying Online at Mech-Tech College
Mech-Tech College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Mech-Tech College
Students who complete Mech-Tech 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 |
|---|---|
| 3 years | $9,930 |
| 4 years | $25,955 |
| 5 years | $28,965 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Mech-Tech College report median earnings of $25,955, compared with $21,043 for all Mech-Tech College graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Mech-Tech College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Mech-Tech College are 6% women (16) and 94% men (242).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Mech-Tech College
Among the 31 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Mech-Tech College, 3% were women (1) and 97% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Mech-Tech College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Mech-Tech 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 Mech-Tech College
The Precision Metal Working program at Mech-Tech College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Tool & Die Technology | 31 |
| Welding | 227 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Mech-Tech College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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.