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Precision Metal Working at West Shore Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, take a look at what West Shore Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Shore Community College is located in Scottville, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 precision metal working degrees were awarded at West Shore Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at West Shore Community College
Many students take online classes at West Shore Community College. Of 1,120 students, 277 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 416 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at West Shore Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at West Shore Community College are 11% women (1) and 89% men (8).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at West Shore Community College
Among the 8 associate’s precision metal working graduates at West Shore Community College, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at West Shore Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| 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 West Shore Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at West Shore Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Shop Assistant | 1 |
| Welding | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at West Shore Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.