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Precision Metal Working at Western Nebraska Community College
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Western Nebraska Community College is located in Scottsbluff, NE.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 precision metal working degrees were granted at Western Nebraska Community College.
Online Class Availability at Western Nebraska Community College
Many students take online classes at Western Nebraska Community College. Of 1,569 students, 180 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 400 (25%) took at least some classes online.
More Specific Precision Metal Working Concentrations at Western Nebraska Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Western Nebraska Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Western Nebraska Community College pursue many career paths. 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
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