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Precision Metal Working at Western Nevada College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Western Nevada College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Nevada College sits in Carson City, NV.
During the most recent reporting year, 166 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Western Nevada College.
Online & Distance Learning at Western Nevada College
Distance learning is available at Western Nevada College. Among 4,284 students, 1,031 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 876 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Western Nevada College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Western Nevada College are 14% women (23) and 86% men (143).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Western Nevada College
Of the 13 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Western Nevada College, 15% were women (2) and 85% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Western Nevada College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Western Nevada 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 Western Nevada College
This Precision Metal Working program at Western Nevada College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 13 |
| Welding | 148 |
| CNC Machinist | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Western Nevada 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.