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Precision Metal Working at Northern Michigan University

Precision Metal Working at Northern Michigan University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Northern Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northern Michigan University is in Marquette, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 precision metal working degrees were granted at Northern Michigan University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northern Michigan University

Online coursework is an option at Northern Michigan University. Among 7,409 students, 967 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,633 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Precision Metal Working Rankings at Northern Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Northern Michigan University’s Precision Metal Working program against peer institutions.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #2 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #17 of 107
Best Value Michigan #19 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #56 of 635
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #83 of 102
Best Value Nationwide #526 of 637

Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Northern Michigan University

Graduates of Northern Michigan University’s Precision Metal Working program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Precision Metal Working at Northern Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,419
2 years $39,009
3 years $40,776
4 years $46,539
5 years $51,486

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from Northern Michigan University earn a median of $46,539, compared with $45,526 for all Northern Michigan University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.

Precision Metal Working earnings compared with all majors at Northern Michigan University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Northern Michigan University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Northern Michigan University are 16% women (5) and 84% men (27).

Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Northern Michigan University

Of the 19 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Northern Michigan University, 16% were women (3) and 84% were men (16).

Northern Michigan University gender breakdown of Precision Metal Working Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Northern Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Precision Metal Working majors at Northern Michigan University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Northern Michigan University, below 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 Northern Michigan University

This Precision Metal Working program at Northern Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Welding 30
CNC Machinist 2

Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates

Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Northern Michigan University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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