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Precision Metal Working at San Jacinto Community College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at San Jacinto Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Jacinto Community College sits in Pasadena, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 352 precision metal working graduations were recorded at San Jacinto Community College.
Online Class Availability at San Jacinto Community College
Many students take online classes at San Jacinto Community College. Of 31,812 students, 9,455 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,097 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at San Jacinto Community College
Use these rankings to compare San Jacinto Community College’s Precision Metal Working program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #7 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #8 of 93 |
| Best Value | Texas | #32 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #44 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 635 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #257 of 637 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from San Jacinto Community College
Those who finish San Jacinto Community College’s Precision Metal Working program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,564 |
| 2 years | $35,060 |
| 3 years | $48,821 |
| 4 years | $45,308 |
| 5 years | $43,581 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from San Jacinto Community College earn a median of $45,308, compared with $48,100 for all San Jacinto Community College graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at San Jacinto Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at San Jacinto Community College are 9% women (32) and 91% men (320).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at San Jacinto Community College
Among the 27 associate’s precision metal working graduates at San Jacinto Community College, 11% were women (3) and 89% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at San Jacinto Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at San Jacinto Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 352 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at San Jacinto Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Precision Metal Working majors, 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.