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Precision Metal Working at Westmoreland County Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Westmoreland County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Westmoreland County Community College sits in Youngwood, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Westmoreland County Community College.
Studying Online at Westmoreland County Community College
Distance learning is available at Westmoreland County Community College. Of 3,990 students, 1,113 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 937 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Westmoreland County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Westmoreland County Community College are 24% women (4) and 76% men (13).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Westmoreland County Community College
Of the 11 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Westmoreland County Community College, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Westmoreland County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| 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 Westmoreland County Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Westmoreland County Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 1 |
| Machine Shop Assistant | 2 |
| Welding | 14 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Westmoreland County Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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.