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Precision Metal Working at Odessa College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Odessa College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Odessa College is in Odessa, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 99 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Odessa College.
Online & Distance Learning at Odessa College
Online coursework is an option at Odessa College. Among 9,981 students, 3,980 (40%) studied exclusively online and 2,073 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Odessa College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Odessa College are 12% women (12) and 88% men (87).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Odessa College
Among the 11 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Odessa College, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Odessa College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 55% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Odessa 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 Odessa College
This Precision Metal Working program at Odessa College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 99 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Odessa College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.