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Precision Metal Working at Spartanburg Community College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Spartanburg Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Spartanburg Community College sits in Spartanburg, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 94 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Spartanburg Community College.
Online Class Availability at Spartanburg Community College
Distance learning is available at Spartanburg Community College. Among 6,653 students, 1,467 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,838 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Spartanburg Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Spartanburg Community College’s Precision Metal Working program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #4 of 12 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #10 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #48 of 175 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #97 of 180 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 637 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #230 of 635 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Spartanburg Community College
Graduates of Spartanburg Community 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 | $37,767 |
| 2 years | $37,349 |
| 3 years | $42,703 |
| 4 years | $38,050 |
| 5 years | $40,598 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Spartanburg Community College earn a median of $38,050, compared with $42,308 for all Spartanburg Community College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Spartanburg Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Spartanburg Community College are 10% women (9) and 90% men (85).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Spartanburg Community College
Of the 6 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Spartanburg Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Spartanburg Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Spartanburg Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 11 |
| Welding | 83 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Spartanburg Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.
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