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Precision Metal Working at Des Moines Area Community College

Precision Metal Working at Des Moines Area Community 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 Des Moines Area Community College stacks up to those at other schools.

DMACC is located in Ankeny, Iowa and approximately 23,051 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.

DMACC 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

DMACC Precision Metal Working Rankings

Precision Metal Working Student Demographics at DMACC

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the precision metal working majors at Des Moines Area Community College.

DMACC Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program

10% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 90% of precision metal working associate's degrees went to men and 10% went to women.

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The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in precision metal working at DMACC are white. Around 85% 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 Des Moines Area Community College with a associate's in precision metal working.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 17
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Concentrations Within Precision Metal Working

The following precision metal working concentations are available at Des Moines Area Community College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Des Moines Area Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Tool & Die Technology/Technician 13
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 3

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 IA, the home state for Des Moines Area Community College.

Occupation Jobs in IA Average Salary in IA
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 7,520 $39,240
Machinists 4,300 $40,080
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3,820 $37,130
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2,710 $36,060
Machine Tool Operators 2,190 $40,740

References

*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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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