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Precision Metal Working at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College is located in Goodland, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 81 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College.
Online Class Availability at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
Many students take online classes at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College. Of 752 students, 24 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 303 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College are 10% women (8) and 90% men (73).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
Among the 9 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical 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 Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
This Precision Metal Working program at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 81 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.