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Precision Metal Working at Northeastern Junior College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern Junior College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northeastern Junior College is in Sterling, CO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Northeastern Junior College.
Online Class Availability at Northeastern Junior College
Online coursework is an option at Northeastern Junior College. Of 1,684 students, 151 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 232 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Northeastern Junior College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Northeastern Junior College are 3% women (1) and 97% men (37).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Northeastern Junior College
Of the 12 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Northeastern Junior College, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Northeastern Junior College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Northeastern Junior 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 Northeastern Junior College
This Precision Metal Working program at Northeastern Junior College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 38 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Northeastern Junior College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.