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Precision Metal Working at Pueblo Community College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Pueblo Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pueblo Community College is located in Pueblo, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 313 precision metal working degrees were granted at Pueblo Community College.
Online Class Availability at Pueblo Community College
Distance learning is available at Pueblo Community College. Among 7,284 students, 1,480 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,113 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Pueblo Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Pueblo Community College’s Precision Metal Working program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #9 of 14 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #21 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #25 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #273 of 635 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #436 of 637 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Pueblo Community College
Graduates of Pueblo Community College’s Precision Metal Working program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,679 |
| 2 years | $39,585 |
| 3 years | $37,869 |
| 4 years | $34,583 |
| 5 years | $41,133 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Precision Metal Working graduates from Pueblo Community College earn a median of $34,583, compared with $41,628 for all Pueblo Community College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Precision Metal Working graduates from Pueblo Community College comes in at $8,962.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Pueblo Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Pueblo Community College are 11% women (35) and 89% men (278).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Pueblo Community College
Among the 25 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Pueblo Community College, 16% were women (4) and 84% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Pueblo Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Pueblo Community College, above 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 Pueblo Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Pueblo Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 22 |
| Machine Shop Assistant | 13 |
| Welding | 274 |
| CNC Machinist | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Pueblo Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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.