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Precision Metal Working at Meridian Community College
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Meridian Community College is located in Meridian, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 74 precision metal working degrees were granted at Meridian Community College.
Online Class Availability at Meridian Community College
Many students take online classes at Meridian Community College. Of 2,780 students, 255 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Meridian Community College
Rankings can help you compare Meridian Community College’s Precision Metal Working program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #8 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 175 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #96 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 635 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #211 of 637 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Meridian Community College
Those who finish Meridian Community College’s Precision Metal Working program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,266 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $27,051 |
| 4 years | $37,913 |
| 5 years | $46,339 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Precision Metal Working graduates from Meridian Community College take home a median $37,913, compared with $38,301 for all Meridian Community College graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Meridian Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Meridian Community College are 12% women (9) and 88% men (65).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Meridian Community College
Among the 5 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Meridian Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Meridian Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Meridian Community 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 Meridian Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Meridian Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 34 |
| Welding | 40 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Meridian Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.