Precision Production at Lower Columbia College
If you plan to study Precision Production, consider the program at Lower Columbia College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lower Columbia College is located in Longview, WA.
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Studying Online at Lower Columbia College
Distance learning is available at Lower Columbia College. Of 2,724 students, 1,028 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,080 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Lower Columbia College
Use these rankings to compare Lower Columbia College’s Precision Production program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #11 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #14 of 18 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #51 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #63 of 87 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #338 of 642 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #450 of 640 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Lower Columbia College
Those who finish Lower Columbia College’s Precision Production program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,074 |
| 2 years | $34,704 |
| 4 years | $44,680 |
| 5 years | $53,958 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Precision Production graduates from Lower Columbia College earn a median of $44,680, compared with $46,976 for all Lower Columbia College graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Production program at Lower Columbia College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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