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Precision Production at Rhode Island School of Design
If you are interested in studying Precision Production, consider the program at Rhode Island School of Design. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rhode Island School of Design is in Providence, RI.
Online & Distance Learning at Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Precision Production Rankings at Rhode Island School of Design
Use these rankings to compare Rhode Island School of Design’s Precision Production program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 18 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #18 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #54 of 640 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #642 of 642 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Rhode Island School of Design
Students who complete Rhode Island School of Design’s Precision Production program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,714 |
| 2 years | $30,228 |
| 3 years | $27,613 |
| 4 years | $51,606 |
| 5 years | $46,712 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Precision Production graduates from Rhode Island School of Design earn a median of $51,606, compared with $47,785 for all Rhode Island School of Design graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Precision Production graduates from Rhode Island School of Design comes in at $26,912.
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Those who complete Precision Production program at Rhode Island School of Design work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Precision Production majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Boilermakers | $84,334 |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $69,107 |
| 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 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $67,016 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
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.