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Precision Metal Working at Mid-Plains Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Mid-Plains Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mid-Plains Community College is in North Platte, NE.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 precision metal working degrees were granted at Mid-Plains Community College.
Studying Online at Mid-Plains Community College
Many students take online classes at Mid-Plains Community College. Of 2,140 students, 541 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 554 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Mid-Plains Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Mid-Plains Community College are 12% women (2) and 88% men (14).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Mid-Plains Community College
Among the 6 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Mid-Plains Community College, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Mid-Plains Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Mid-Plains Community College, below 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 Mid-Plains Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Mid-Plains Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Mid-Plains Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.