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Precision Metal Working at Pikes Peak State College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Pikes Peak State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pikes Peak State College is in Colorado Springs, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 168 precision metal working degrees were granted at Pikes Peak State College.
Online Class Availability at Pikes Peak State College
Online coursework is an option at Pikes Peak State College. Of 12,556 students, 3,526 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,237 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Pikes Peak State College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Pikes Peak State College are 20% women (34) and 80% men (134).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Pikes Peak State College
Among the 27 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Pikes Peak State College, 22% were women (6) and 78% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College, below 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 Pikes Peak State College
The Precision Metal Working program at Pikes Peak State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 1 |
| Machine Shop Assistant | 11 |
| Welding | 156 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Pikes Peak State College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.