Precision Metal Working at Central New Mexico Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Central New Mexico Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central New Mexico Community College is located in Albuquerque, NM.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 112 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Central New Mexico Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Central New Mexico Community College
Distance learning is available at Central New Mexico Community College. Of 19,342 students, 7,623 (39%) studied exclusively online and 5,536 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Central New Mexico Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Central New Mexico Community College’s Precision Metal Working program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #28 of 637 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #184 of 635 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Central New Mexico Community College
Graduates of Central New Mexico Community College’s Precision Metal Working program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,469 |
| 2 years | $32,711 |
| 3 years | $34,525 |
| 4 years | $43,768 |
| 5 years | $47,419 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $43,768, compared with $37,505 for all Central New Mexico Community College graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Precision Metal Working graduates from Central New Mexico Community College comes in at $6,440.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Central New Mexico Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Central New Mexico Community College are 11% women (12) and 89% men (100).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Central New Mexico Community College
Among the 55 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Central New Mexico Community College, 9% were women (5) and 91% were men (50).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 28 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Central New Mexico Community 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 Central New Mexico Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Central New Mexico Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 13 |
| Welding | 99 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Central New Mexico Community College work across a variety of fields. 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.