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Precision Metal Working at Northwest College

If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Northwest College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northwest College sits in Powell, WY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Northwest College.

Studying Online at Northwest College

Many students take online classes at Northwest College. Among 1,486 students, 271 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 600 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Precision Metal Working Rankings at Northwest College

Rankings can help you compare Northwest College’s Precision Metal Working program against other schools offering the same major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#None of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#None of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Wyoming	#None of 6
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#None of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#None of 637
Best Value	Wyoming	#None of 6

Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Northwest College

Graduates of Northwest College’s Precision Metal Working program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,814

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Northwest College, by degree type.

Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Northwest College are 17% women (1) and 83% men (5).

Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Northwest College

Among the 3 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Northwest College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Northwest College, above 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 Northwest College

This Precision Metal Working program at Northwest College includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Welding	6

Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates

Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Northwest College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.