Precision Production at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
If you are interested in studying Precision Production, you may want to check out the program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is located in Kirkland, WA.
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Studying Online at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Many students take online classes at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Of 3,564 students, 883 (25%) studied exclusively online and 931 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Rankings can help you compare Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s Precision Production program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #7 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #11 of 18 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #35 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #54 of 87 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #203 of 642 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #424 of 640 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Students who complete Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s Precision Production program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,639 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $43,714 |
| 4 years | $43,889 |
| 5 years | $50,957 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Precision Production graduates from Lake Washington Institute of Technology earn a median of $43,889, compared with $52,673 for all Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Production program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Precision Production majors, 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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