Precision Metal Working at Lone Star College System
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Lone Star College System. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lone Star College System sits in The Woodlands, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 381 precision metal working degrees were granted at Lone Star College System.
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Online Class Availability at Lone Star College System
Many students take online classes at Lone Star College System. Among 73,077 students, 23,040 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,639 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Lone Star College System
These rankings give you a sense of how Lone Star College System’s Precision Metal Working program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #20 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #24 of 93 |
| Best Value | Texas | #43 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #58 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #231 of 635 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #359 of 637 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Lone Star College System
Graduates of Lone Star College System’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 | $39,747 |
| 2 years | $30,110 |
| 3 years | $38,046 |
| 4 years | $30,155 |
| 5 years | $31,885 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Lone Star College System take home a median $30,155, compared with $42,254 for all Lone Star College System graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Precision Metal Working graduates from Lone Star College System is $4,562.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Lone Star College System, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Lone Star College System are 10% women (37) and 90% men (344).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Lone Star College System
Among the 66 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Lone Star College System, 8% were women (5) and 92% were men (61).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 58% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Lone Star College System, above 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 Lone Star College System
This Precision Metal Working program at Lone Star College System includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 381 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Lone Star College System go on to a range of careers. Here 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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