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Precision Metal Working at Tarrant County College District
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Tarrant County College District. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tarrant County College District is in Fort Worth, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 72 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Tarrant County College District.
Online Class Availability at Tarrant County College District
Online coursework is an option at Tarrant County College District. Of 43,928 students, 7,942 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,694 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Tarrant County College District
Graduates of Tarrant County College District’s Precision Metal Working program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $34,420 |
| 3 years | $33,520 |
| 4 years | $39,100 |
| 5 years | $39,660 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Tarrant County College District take home a median $39,100, compared with $43,038 for all Tarrant County College District graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Tarrant County College District, by degree type.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Tarrant County College District are 11% women (8) and 89% men (64).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Tarrant County College District
Among the 18 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Tarrant County College District, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Tarrant County College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Tarrant County College District, 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 Tarrant County College District
The Precision Metal Working program at Tarrant County College District breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 72 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Tarrant County College District go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
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