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Precision Metal Working at Ventura College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Ventura College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ventura College is in Ventura, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Ventura College.
Online Class Availability at Ventura College
Distance learning is available at Ventura College. Among 12,222 students, 6,393 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,862 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Ventura College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Ventura College are 11% women (2) and 89% men (17).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Ventura College
Among the 10 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Ventura College, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Ventura College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 70% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Ventura 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 Ventura College
The Precision Metal Working program at Ventura College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 19 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Ventura College pursue many career paths. Below are 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.