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Precision Metal Working at Western Iowa Tech Community College
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Western Iowa Tech Community College is located in Sioux City, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Studying Online at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Distance learning is available at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Of 5,482 students, 2,096 (38%) studied exclusively online and 1,296 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Precision Metal Working graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College is $7,910.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College are 14% women (4) and 86% men (25).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Among the 6 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Western Iowa Tech Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College, above 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 Western Iowa Tech Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Western Iowa Tech Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 29 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Western Iowa Tech Community College go on to a range of careers. Below 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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