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Precision Metal Working at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is located in Fennimore, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.
Online & Distance Learning at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Many students take online classes at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Among 2,849 students, 617 (22%) studied exclusively online and 458 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Students who complete Southwest Wisconsin Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,589 |
| 2 years | $43,426 |
| 3 years | $43,287 |
| 4 years | $50,833 |
| 5 years | $52,227 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of $50,833, compared with $41,905 for all Southwest Wisconsin Technical College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Precision Metal Working graduates from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is $5,500.
More Specific Precision Metal Working Concentrations at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
This Precision Metal Working program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 4 |
| Welding | 25 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.