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Precision Metal Working at Shasta College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Shasta College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Shasta College is in Redding, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Shasta College.
Studying Online at Shasta College
Many students take online classes at Shasta College. Among 9,073 students, 3,693 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,643 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Shasta College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Shasta College are 11% women (4) and 89% men (31).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Shasta College
Among the 6 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Shasta College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Shasta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Shasta College, higher 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 Shasta College
The Precision Metal Working program at Shasta College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 3 |
| Welding | 32 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Shasta College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.