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Precision Metal Working at Western Piedmont Community College
If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Western Piedmont Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Piedmont Community College is in Morganton, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Western Piedmont Community College.
Online Class Availability at Western Piedmont Community College
Distance learning is available at Western Piedmont Community College. Among 1,813 students, 422 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Western Piedmont Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (8).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Western Piedmont Community College
Of the 2 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 Piedmont Community College
This Precision Metal Working program at Western Piedmont Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Shop Assistant | 2 |
| Welding | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Western Piedmont Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Precision Metal Working majors, 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.