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Precision Metal Working at Nicolet Area Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Nicolet Area Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Nicolet Area Technical College sits in Rhinelander, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Nicolet Area Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Nicolet Area Technical College
Distance learning is available at Nicolet Area Technical College. Of 1,384 students, 562 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 193 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Nicolet Area Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Nicolet Area Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program against peer institutions.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Nicolet Area Technical College
Those who finish Nicolet Area Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,556 |
| 2 years | $31,127 |
| 3 years | $36,348 |
| 4 years | $34,527 |
| 5 years | $36,232 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from Nicolet Area Technical College take home a median $34,527, compared with $35,445 for all Nicolet Area Technical College graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Precision Metal Working Concentrations at Nicolet Area Technical College
The Precision Metal Working program at Nicolet Area Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 11 |
| Metal Fabricator | 2 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Nicolet Area Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here 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.