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Precision Production at Southwestern Illinois College
If you are interested in studying Precision Production, consider the program at Southwestern Illinois College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern Illinois College is in Belleville, IL.
Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern Illinois College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern Illinois College. Of 8,492 students, 1,276 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,280 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Southwestern Illinois College
Use these rankings to compare Southwestern Illinois College’s Precision Production program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 41 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #27 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 107 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #155 of 640 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #239 of 642 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Southwestern Illinois College
Graduates of Southwestern Illinois College’s Precision Production program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,135 |
| 2 years | $26,259 |
| 3 years | $34,544 |
| 4 years | $39,545 |
| 5 years | $44,294 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Production graduates from Southwestern Illinois College earn a median of $39,545, compared with $40,756 for all Southwestern Illinois College graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Precision Production graduates from Southwestern Illinois College is $6,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Those who complete Precision Production program at Southwestern Illinois College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Precision Production majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Boilermakers | $84,334 |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $69,107 |
| 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 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $67,016 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
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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