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Precision Metal Working at Modesto Junior College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Modesto Junior College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Modesto Junior College is in Modesto, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 87 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Modesto Junior College.
Studying Online at Modesto Junior College
Online coursework is an option at Modesto Junior College. Of 18,258 students, 6,025 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,093 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Modesto Junior College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Modesto Junior College are 7% women (6) and 93% men (81).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Modesto Junior College
Of the 8 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Modesto Junior College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Modesto Junior College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
Minority students account for 62% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Modesto Junior College, higher 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 Modesto Junior College
The Precision Metal Working program at Modesto Junior College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 5 |
| Machine Shop Assistant | 10 |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 8 |
| Welding | 64 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Modesto Junior College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Precision Metal Working graduates, 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.