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Precision Metal Working at Northwestern Michigan College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Northwestern Michigan College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern Michigan College is located in Traverse City, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Northwestern Michigan College.
Online Class Availability at Northwestern Michigan College
Many students take online classes at Northwestern Michigan College. Among 3,253 students, 792 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,137 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Northwestern Michigan College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Northwestern Michigan College are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Northwestern Michigan College
Of the 1 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Northwestern Michigan College, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Northwestern Michigan College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Northwestern Michigan 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 Northwestern Michigan College
The Precision Metal Working program at Northwestern Michigan College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Northwestern Michigan College go on to a range of careers. 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.