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Precision Metal Working at SOWELA Technical Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at SOWELA Technical Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
SOWELA Technical Community College is in Lake Charles, LA.
During the most recent reporting year, 171 precision metal working degrees were awarded at SOWELA Technical Community College.
Studying Online at SOWELA Technical Community College
Distance learning is available at SOWELA Technical Community College. Of 3,446 students, 368 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,407 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at SOWELA Technical Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at SOWELA Technical Community College are 5% women (8) and 95% men (163).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at SOWELA Technical Community College
Of the 4 associate’s precision metal working graduates at SOWELA Technical Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at SOWELA Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at SOWELA Technical Community 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 SOWELA Technical Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at SOWELA Technical Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 31 |
| Welding | 140 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at SOWELA Technical Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.