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Precision Metal Working at South Texas College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, take a look at what South Texas College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South Texas College is located in McAllen, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 535 precision metal working graduations were recorded at South Texas College.
Online Class Availability at South Texas College
Online coursework is an option at South Texas College. Among 27,431 students, 6,291 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,286 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from South Texas College
Those who finish South Texas College’s Precision Metal Working program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,241 |
| 2 years | $27,995 |
| 3 years | $34,227 |
| 4 years | $35,821 |
| 5 years | $42,369 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from South Texas College earn a median of $35,821, compared with $33,336 for all South Texas College graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at South Texas College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at South Texas College are 6% women (34) and 94% men (501).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at South Texas College
Of the 43 associate’s precision metal working graduates at South Texas College, 19% were women (8) and 81% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at South Texas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 39 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 91% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at South Texas 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 South Texas College
This Precision Metal Working program at South Texas College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Tool & Die Technology | 55 |
| Welding | 480 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at South Texas College go on to a range of careers. Here 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.