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Precision Metal Working at Walla Walla Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Walla Walla Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Walla Walla Community College is located in Walla Walla, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 50 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Walla Walla Community College.
Online Class Availability at Walla Walla Community College
Online coursework is an option at Walla Walla Community College. Of 2,967 students, 793 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 752 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Walla Walla Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Walla Walla Community College are 2% women (1) and 98% men (49).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Walla Walla Community College
Among the 19 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Walla Walla Community College, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Walla Walla Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Walla Walla Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 50 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Walla Walla Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.