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Precision Metal Working at Shelton State Community College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Shelton State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Shelton State Community College sits in Tuscaloosa, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 99 precision metal working degrees were granted at Shelton State Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at Shelton State Community College
Online coursework is an option at Shelton State Community College. Among 4,601 students, 1,628 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,356 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Shelton State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Shelton State Community College are 4% women (4) and 96% men (95).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Shelton State Community College
Among the 33 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Shelton State Community College, 3% were women (1) and 97% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Shelton State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Shelton State Community College, below 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 Shelton State Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Shelton State Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Tool & Die Technology | 29 |
| Welding | 38 |
| CNC Machinist | 32 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Shelton State Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.