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Precision Metal Working at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Precision Metal Working at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Get started with the following essential facts.

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is located in Las Cruces, NM.

During the most recent reporting year, 22 precision metal working degrees were granted at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.

Online & Distance Learning at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Distance learning is available at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana. Among 7,200 students, 2,821 (39%) studied exclusively online and 2,429 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Precision Metal Working Rankings at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Precision Metal Working program against other schools offering the same major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Mexico #5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) New Mexico #8 of 8
Best Value Southwest (Region) #27 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #62 of 93
Best Value Nationwide #165 of 637
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #493 of 635

Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Those who finish New Mexico State University-Dona Ana’s Precision Metal Working program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Precision Metal Working at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,002
2 years $24,730
3 years $35,402
4 years $38,386
5 years $50,881

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Precision Metal Working graduates from New Mexico State University-Dona Ana report median earnings of $38,386, compared with $34,655 for all New Mexico State University-Dona Ana graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Precision Metal Working earnings compared with all majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana are 0% women (0) and 100% men (22).

Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Of the 17 associate’s precision metal working graduates at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (17).

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana gender breakdown of Precision Metal Working Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 12
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Precision Metal Working majors at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 76% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, 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 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

This Precision Metal Working program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Welding 22

Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates

Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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