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Precision Metal Working at North Idaho College

If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, take a look at what North Idaho College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

North Idaho College is located in Coeur d’Alene, ID.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 precision metal working graduations were recorded at North Idaho College.

Online & Distance Learning at North Idaho College

Distance learning is available at North Idaho College. Among 4,585 students, 1,243 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,800 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Precision Metal Working Rankings at North Idaho College

These rankings give you a sense of how North Idaho College’s Precision Metal Working program to other colleges that offer this major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#3 of 6
Best Value	Idaho	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#9 of 34
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#22 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#101 of 635
Best Value	Nationwide	#435 of 637

Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from North Idaho College

Students who complete North Idaho 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	$41,039
2 years	$32,391
3 years	$39,120
4 years	$45,923
5 years	$51,726

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from North Idaho College take home a median $45,923, compared with $38,219 for all North Idaho College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at North Idaho College, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at North Idaho College are 13% women (4) and 87% men (27).

Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at North Idaho College

Among the 11 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at North Idaho College, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at North Idaho College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 9% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at North Idaho College, lower 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 North Idaho College

This Precision Metal Working program at North Idaho College breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Machine Tool Technology	7
Welding	24

Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates

Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at North Idaho College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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

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.