Precision Metal Working at Front Range Community College
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Front Range Community College is located in Westminster, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 343 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Front Range Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Front Range Community College
Distance learning is available at Front Range Community College. Among 21,970 students, 3,990 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,380 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Front Range Community College
Use these rankings to compare Front Range Community College’s Precision Metal Working program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #18 of 34 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #19 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #204 of 635 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #418 of 637 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Front Range Community College
Students who complete Front Range Community College’s Precision Metal Working program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,097 |
| 2 years | $28,960 |
| 3 years | $27,620 |
| 4 years | $41,982 |
| 5 years | $50,990 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Front Range Community College earn a median of $41,982, compared with $40,111 for all Front Range Community College graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Precision Metal Working graduates from Front Range Community College stands at $8,347.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Front Range Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Front Range Community College are 16% women (56) and 84% men (287).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Front Range Community College
Among the 23 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Front Range Community College, 9% were women (2) and 91% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Front Range Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Minority students account for 13% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Front Range Community 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 Front Range Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Front Range Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 16 |
| Welding | 306 |
| CNC Machinist | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Front Range Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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
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