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Precision Metal Working at Colorado Mesa University

If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Colorado Mesa University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Colorado Mesa University sits in Grand Junction, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 138 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Colorado Mesa University.

Studying Online at Colorado Mesa University

Many students take online classes at Colorado Mesa University. Of 9,785 students, 736 (8%) studied exclusively online and 3,271 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Colorado Mesa University

Those who finish Colorado Mesa University’s Precision Metal Working program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Precision Metal Working at Colorado Mesa University

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$33,993
3 years	$39,038
4 years	$42,989
5 years	$53,353

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Colorado Mesa University report median earnings of $42,989, compared with $49,582 for all Colorado Mesa University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Precision Metal Working earnings compared with all majors at Colorado Mesa University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Colorado Mesa University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Colorado Mesa University are 19% women (26) and 81% men (112).

Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Colorado Mesa University

Among the 24 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Colorado Mesa University, 12% were women (3) and 88% were men (21).

Colorado Mesa University gender breakdown of Precision Metal Working Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Colorado Mesa University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	4
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic diversity of Precision Metal Working majors at Colorado Mesa University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Colorado Mesa University, lower 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 Colorado Mesa University

This Precision Metal Working program at Colorado Mesa University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Machine Tool Technology	87
Welding	38
CNC Machinist	13

Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates

Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Colorado Mesa University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Precision Metal Working majors, 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

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