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Precision Metal Working at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City. Get started with the following essential facts.
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City is in Kansas City, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 141 precision metal working degrees were granted at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City.
Studying Online at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Online coursework is an option at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City. Of 13,523 students, 2,862 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,064 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Rankings can help you compare Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City’s Precision Metal Working program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #4 of 10 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #43 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 635 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #284 of 637 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Students who complete Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City’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 | $38,426 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City are 12% women (17) and 88% men (124).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Among the 10 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, above 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 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
The Precision Metal Working program at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Shop Assistant | 47 |
| Welding | 94 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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 |
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.