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Precision Metal Working at Ridgewater College

What traits are you looking for in a precision metal working school? To help you decide if Ridgewater College is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's precision metal working program.

Ridgewater College is located in Willmar, Minnesota and has a total student population of 3,176. During the the most recent year for which data is available, 4 students received their associate's degree in precision metal working.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Precision Metal Working section at the bottom of this page.

Ridgewater College Precision Metal Working Degrees Available

Basic Certificate in Precision Metal Working (Less Than 1 Year)
Undergrad Certificate in Precision Metal Working (1 - 4 Years)
Associate’s Degree in Precision Metal Working

Ridgewater College Precision Metal Working Rankings

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Precision Metal Working Student Demographics at Ridgewater College

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the precision metal working majors at Ridgewater College.

Ridgewater College Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program

25% Women

For the most recent academic year available, 75% of precision metal working associate's degrees went to men and 25% went to women.

The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in precision metal working at Ridgewater College are white. Around 100% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Ridgewater College with a associate's in precision metal working.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	4
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

Concentrations Within Precision Metal Working

The following precision metal working concentations are available at Ridgewater College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Ridgewater College. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Welding Technology/Welder	32
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	10
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	4

Careers That Precision Metal Working Grads May Go Into

A degree in precision metal working can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MN, the home state for Ridgewater College.

Occupation	Jobs in MN	Average Salary in MN
Machinists	12,870	$49,880
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	9,410	$45,490
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5,610	$43,200
Machine Tool Operators	3,310	$45,670
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders	2,580	$39,400

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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