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Precision Metal Working at Sierra College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Sierra College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Sierra College is located in Rocklin, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 precision metal working degrees were granted at Sierra College.
Studying Online at Sierra College
Many students take online classes at Sierra College. Of 19,125 students, 7,240 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,388 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Sierra College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Sierra College are 14% women (2) and 86% men (12).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Sierra College
Of the 2 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Sierra College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Sierra College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Sierra 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 Sierra College
This Precision Metal Working program at Sierra College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 3 |
| Welding | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Sierra College pursue many career paths. Below are 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.