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Precision Metal Working at Merced College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Merced College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Merced College sits in Merced, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 160 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Merced College.
Studying Online at Merced College
Many students take online classes at Merced College. Of 12,472 students, 5,000 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,027 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Merced College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Merced College are 6% women (9) and 94% men (151).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Merced College
Of the 13 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Merced College, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Merced College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 62% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Merced 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 Merced College
The Precision Metal Working program at Merced College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 160 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Merced College work across a variety of fields. Here 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.