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Precision Production at Sauk Valley Community College
If you are interested in studying Precision Production, consider the program at Sauk Valley Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Sauk Valley Community College is located in Dixon, IL.
Studying Online at Sauk Valley Community College
Online coursework is an option at Sauk Valley Community College. Among 1,467 students, 218 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 559 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Sauk Valley Community College
Rankings can help you compare Sauk Valley Community College’s Precision Production program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Sauk Valley Community College
Graduates of Sauk Valley Community College’s Precision Production program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,774 |
| 3 years | $36,002 |
| 4 years | $45,909 |
| 5 years | $53,483 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Precision Production graduates from Sauk Valley Community College report median earnings of $45,909, compared with $32,361 for all Sauk Valley Community College graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Students who finish Precision Production program at Sauk Valley Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Precision Production graduates, 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
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