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Precision Metal Working at State Fair Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at State Fair Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
State Fair Community College is in Sedalia, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 47 precision metal working graduations were recorded at State Fair Community College.
Online Class Availability at State Fair Community College
Online coursework is an option at State Fair Community College. Of 4,242 students, 1,572 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,447 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from State Fair Community College
Those who finish State Fair 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $34,794 |
| 3 years | $34,509 |
| 4 years | $38,581 |
| 5 years | $44,893 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Precision Metal Working graduates from State Fair Community College take home a median $38,581, compared with $37,994 for all State Fair Community College graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at State Fair Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at State Fair Community College are 6% women (3) and 94% men (44).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at State Fair Community College
Of the 11 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at State Fair Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at State Fair Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at State Fair Community College, lower 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 State Fair Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at State Fair Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Metal Fabricator | 47 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at State Fair Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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
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