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Precision Production at Colorado Mesa University
If you plan to study Precision Production, consider the program at Colorado Mesa University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colorado Mesa University is in Grand Junction, CO.
Online & Distance Learning at Colorado Mesa University
Many students take online classes at Colorado Mesa University. Among 9,785 students, 736 (8%) studied exclusively online and 3,271 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Colorado Mesa University
Graduates of Colorado Mesa University’s Precision Production program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $39,038 |
| 4 years | $42,989 |
| 5 years | $53,353 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Production graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn a median of $42,989, compared with $49,582 for all Colorado Mesa University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Those who complete Precision Production program at Colorado Mesa University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Precision Production graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Boilermakers | $84,334 |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $69,107 |
| 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 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $67,016 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
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
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