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Precision Production at Northcentral Technical College
If you plan to study Precision Production, consider the program at Northcentral Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northcentral Technical College is in Wausau, WI.
Studying Online at Northcentral Technical College
Many students take online classes at Northcentral Technical College. Of 6,746 students, 1,642 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 896 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Northcentral Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Northcentral Technical College’s Precision Production program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #3 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 640 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #13 of 16 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #71 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #418 of 642 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Northcentral Technical College
Graduates of Northcentral Technical College’s Precision Production program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,636 |
| 2 years | $37,757 |
| 3 years | $42,326 |
| 4 years | $45,204 |
| 5 years | $50,478 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Production graduates from Northcentral Technical College report median earnings of $45,204, compared with $40,298 for all Northcentral Technical College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Precision Production graduates from Northcentral Technical College stands at $5,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Students who finish Precision Production program at Northcentral Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Precision Production majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Boilermakers | $84,334 |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $69,107 |
| 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 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $67,016 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
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
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