Precision Production at College of Western Idaho
If you plan to study Precision Production, consider the program at College of Western Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of Western Idaho is located in Nampa, ID.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Western Idaho
Distance learning is available at College of Western Idaho. Of 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) studied exclusively online and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at College of Western Idaho
These rankings give you a sense of how College of Western Idaho’s Precision Production program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Idaho | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #8 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #132 of 640 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #270 of 642 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from College of Western Idaho
Students who complete College of Western Idaho’s Precision Production program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,899 |
| 2 years | $38,829 |
| 3 years | $37,765 |
| 4 years | $46,350 |
| 5 years | $47,376 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Precision Production graduates from College of Western Idaho report median earnings of $46,350, compared with $42,155 for all College of Western Idaho graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Precision Production graduates from College of Western Idaho comes in at $7,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Production program at College of Western Idaho pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Precision Production graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Boilermakers | $84,334 |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $69,107 |
| 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 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $67,016 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
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
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