Precision Metal Working at Pearl River Community College
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Pearl River Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pearl River Community College is in Poplarville, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Pearl River Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Pearl River Community College
Online coursework is an option at Pearl River Community College. Of 6,011 students, 1,805 (30%) studied exclusively online and 2,499 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Pearl River Community College
Rankings can help you compare Pearl River Community College’s Precision Metal Working program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #8 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 180 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #98 of 175 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #137 of 637 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #382 of 635 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Pearl River Community College
Those who finish Pearl River 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 | $26,659 |
| 2 years | $36,848 |
| 3 years | $34,246 |
| 4 years | $41,483 |
| 5 years | $40,734 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Pearl River Community College report median earnings of $41,483, compared with $34,573 for all Pearl River Community College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Precision Metal Working graduates at Pearl River Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Pearl River Community College are 12% women (4) and 88% men (28).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Pearl River Community College
Among the 13 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Pearl River Community College, 23% were women (3) and 77% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Pearl River Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Pearl River Community College, 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 Pearl River Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Pearl River Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 1 |
| Welding | 31 |
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Pearl River Community College go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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