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Precision Metal Working at Southern Union State Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Southern Union State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Union State Community College sits in Wadley, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 73 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Southern Union State Community College.
Online Class Availability at Southern Union State Community College
Many students take online classes at Southern Union State Community College. Among 5,063 students, 665 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,315 (46%) took at least some classes online.
More Specific Precision Metal Working Concentrations at Southern Union State Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Southern Union State Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Shop Assistant | 34 |
| Welding | 39 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Southern Union State Community College pursue many career paths. 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
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