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Precision Metal Working at Tri-County Community College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Tri-County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Tri-County Community College sits in Murphy, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 precision metal working degrees were granted at Tri-County Community College.
Studying Online at Tri-County Community College
Distance learning is available at Tri-County Community College. Of 1,023 students, 465 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 311 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Tri-County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Tri-County Community College are 15% women (2) and 85% men (11).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Tri-County Community College
Among the 2 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Tri-County Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Tri-County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*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 Tri-County Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Tri-County Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 13 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Tri-County Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.