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Precision Metal Working at Richland Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Richland Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Richland Community College is in Decatur, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Richland Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Richland Community College
Many students take online classes at Richland Community College. Of 2,388 students, 384 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 487 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Richland Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Richland Community College are 6% women (1) and 94% men (15).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Richland Community College
Among the 4 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Richland Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Richland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
*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 Richland Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Richland Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Richland Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.