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Precision Metal Working at Owensboro Community and Technical College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Owensboro Community and Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Owensboro Community and Technical College sits in Owensboro, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 393 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Owensboro Community and Technical College.
Online Class Availability at Owensboro Community and Technical College
Distance learning is available at Owensboro Community and Technical College. Among 4,875 students, 1,271 (26%) studied exclusively online and 1,326 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Precision Metal Working graduates from Owensboro Community and Technical College stands at $7,475.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Owensboro Community and Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Owensboro Community and Technical College are 13% women (50) and 87% men (343).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Owensboro Community and Technical College
Of the 10 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Owensboro Community and Technical College, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Owensboro Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Owensboro Community and Technical College, lower 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 Owensboro Community and Technical College
The Precision Metal Working program at Owensboro Community and Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Shop Assistant | 113 |
| Welding | 280 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Owensboro Community and Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.