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Precision Metal Working at New River Community and Technical College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, take a look at what New River Community and Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
New River Community and Technical College is in Beaver, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 precision metal working degrees were awarded at New River Community and Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at New River Community and Technical College
Many students take online classes at New River Community and Technical College. Of 1,571 students, 770 (49%) studied exclusively online and 449 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at New River Community and Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at New River Community and Technical College are 29% women (4) and 71% men (10).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at New River Community and Technical College
Of the 6 associate’s precision metal working graduates at New River Community and Technical College, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at New River Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at New River Community and Technical 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 New River Community and Technical College
The Precision Metal Working program at New River Community and Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 1 |
| Welding | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at New River Community and Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.