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Precision Metal Working at Mt Hood Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Mt Hood Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mt Hood Community College is located in Gresham, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 precision metal working degrees were granted at Mt Hood Community College.
Studying Online at Mt Hood Community College
Online coursework is an option at Mt Hood Community College. Of 6,476 students, 1,032 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,004 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Mt Hood Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Mt Hood Community College are 22% women (7) and 78% men (25).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Mt Hood Community College
Of the 6 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Mt Hood 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 Mt Hood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Mt Hood Community 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 Mt Hood Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Mt Hood Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 14 |
| Machine Shop Assistant | 9 |
| Welding | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Mt Hood Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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.