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Precision Metal Working at New River Community College
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New River Community College is in Dublin, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 precision metal working degrees were granted at New River Community College.
Online Class Availability at New River Community College
Many students take online classes at New River Community College. Of 4,254 students, 978 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,236 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at New River Community College
Use these rankings to compare New River Community College’s Precision Metal Working program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #7 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #98 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #144 of 175 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #234 of 637 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #479 of 635 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from New River Community College
Students who complete New River Community College’s Precision Metal Working program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,371 |
| 2 years | $28,960 |
| 3 years | $29,883 |
| 4 years | $30,880 |
| 5 years | $38,105 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from New River Community College earn a median of $30,880, compared with $37,190 for all New River Community College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at New River Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at New River Community College are 10% women (7) and 90% men (63).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at New River Community College
Among the 3 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at New River Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at New River Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at New River 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 New River Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at New River Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 48 |
| Other Precision Metal Working | 22 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at New River Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.