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Precision Metal Working at South Seattle College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, consider the program at South Seattle College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Seattle College is in Seattle, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 55 precision metal working graduations were recorded at South Seattle College.
Online & Distance Learning at South Seattle College
Many students take online classes at South Seattle College. Of 5,210 students, 833 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 733 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at South Seattle College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at South Seattle College are 20% women (11) and 80% men (44).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at South Seattle College
Among the 8 associate’s precision metal working graduates at South Seattle College, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at South Seattle College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at South Seattle College, lower than 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 South Seattle College
The Precision Metal Working program at South Seattle College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 55 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at South Seattle College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.