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Precision Metal Working at Palomar College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Palomar College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Palomar College sits in San Marcos, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 precision metal working degrees were granted at Palomar College.
Studying Online at Palomar College
Many students take online classes at Palomar College. Among 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Palomar College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Palomar College are 16% women (9) and 84% men (46).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Among the 10 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Palomar 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 Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 30% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Palomar 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 Palomar College
The Precision Metal Working program at Palomar College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 3 |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 10 |
| Welding | 42 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Palomar College work across a variety of fields. Here 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.