Precision Metal Working at Columbia Basin College

Every precision metal working school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the precision metal working program at Columbia Basin College stacks up to those at other schools.

CBC is located in Pasco, Washington and approximately 6,745 students attend the school each year.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Precision Metal Working section at the bottom of this page.

CBC Precision Metal Working Degrees Available

Basic Certificate in Precision Metal Working (Less Than 1 Year)
Undergrad Certificate in Precision Metal Working (1 - 4 Years)
Associate’s Degree in Precision Metal Working

CBC Precision Metal Working Rankings

Precision Metal Working Student Demographics at CBC

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the precision metal working majors at Columbia Basin College.

CBC Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program

20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

For the most recent academic year available, 100% of precision metal working associate's degrees went to men and 0% went to women.

The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in precision metal working at CBC are white. Around 70% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Columbia Basin College with a associate's in precision metal working.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	7
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

Concentrations Within Precision Metal Working

Precision Metal Working majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Columbia Basin College. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Welding Technology/Welder	8
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	4

Careers That Precision Metal Working Grads May Go Into

A degree in precision metal working can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for WA, the home state for Columbia Basin College.

Occupation	Jobs in WA	Average Salary in WA
Machinists	10,300	$52,190
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	8,410	$51,230
Sheet Metal Workers	3,850	$65,360
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	1,990	$44,670
Machine Tool Operators	1,870	$64,290

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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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