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Precision Metal Working at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is in Perkinston, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 98 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Online coursework is an option at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Among 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Rankings can help you compare Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Precision Metal Working program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #9 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #138 of 175 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 637 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #470 of 635 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast 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 | $27,466 |
| 2 years | $33,548 |
| 3 years | $20,615 |
| 4 years | $33,635 |
| 5 years | $31,800 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College report median earnings of $33,635, compared with $44,614 for all Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are 11% women (11) and 89% men (87).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Among the 23 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 9% were women (2) and 91% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 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 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 23 |
| Welding | 75 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College work across a variety of fields. Here 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 |
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.