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Precision Metal Working at Southwestern Community College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Southwestern Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Community College sits in Sylva, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 precision metal working degrees were granted at Southwestern Community College.
Studying Online at Southwestern Community College
Many students take online classes at Southwestern Community College. Among 2,157 students, 735 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 646 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Southwestern Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Southwestern Community College are 16% women (6) and 84% men (32).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Southwestern Community College
Of the 3 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Southwestern Community College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Community College, above 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 Southwestern Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Southwestern Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 38 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Southwestern Community College go on to a range of careers. 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.