Precision Metal Working at Anoka Technical College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Anoka Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Anoka Technical College is located in Anoka, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 180 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Anoka Technical College.
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Studying Online at Anoka Technical College
Distance learning is available at Anoka Technical College. Of 1,970 students, 840 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 390 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Anoka Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Anoka Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #7 of 19 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #11 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #51 of 635 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #54 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #454 of 637 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Anoka Technical College
Those who finish Anoka Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,787 |
| 2 years | $43,309 |
| 3 years | $47,366 |
| 4 years | $51,324 |
| 5 years | $56,646 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Anoka Technical College earn a median of $51,324, compared with $47,114 for all Anoka Technical College graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Precision Metal Working graduates from Anoka Technical College comes in at $8,692.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Anoka Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Anoka Technical College are 8% women (15) and 92% men (165).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Anoka Technical College
Of the 11 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Anoka Technical 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 Anoka Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Anoka Technical College, lower 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 Anoka Technical College
The Precision Metal Working program at Anoka Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 53 |
| Welding | 101 |
| CNC Machinist | 26 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Anoka Technical College pursue many career paths. 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.