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Precision Metal Working at Ranken Technical College

Precision Metal Working at Ranken Technical College

If you are interested in studying Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Ranken Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Ranken Technical College is located in Saint Louis, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 68 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Ranken Technical College.

Studying Online at Ranken Technical College

Online coursework is an option at Ranken Technical College. Among 1,784 students, 91 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,230 (69%) took at least some classes online.

Precision Metal Working Rankings at Ranken Technical College

These rankings give you a sense of how Ranken Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program to other colleges that offer this major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #2 of 10
Best Value Missouri #9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #37 of 79
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #74 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #107 of 635
Best Value Nationwide #524 of 637

Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Ranken Technical College

Students who complete Ranken Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Precision Metal Working at Ranken Technical College
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,938
2 years $40,080
3 years $46,556
4 years $50,158
5 years $56,443

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Precision Metal Working graduates from Ranken Technical College report median earnings of $50,158, compared with $52,561 for all Ranken Technical College graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.

Precision Metal Working earnings compared with all majors at Ranken Technical College

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Precision Metal Working graduates from Ranken Technical College comes in at $12,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Ranken Technical College, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Ranken Technical College are 10% women (7) and 90% men (61).

Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Ranken Technical College

Of the 14 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Ranken Technical College, 7% were women (1) and 93% were men (13).

Ranken Technical College 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 Ranken Technical College.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Precision Metal Working majors at Ranken Technical College

Minority students account for 29% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Ranken Technical College, lower than 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 Ranken Technical College

This Precision Metal Working program at Ranken Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Machine Tool Technology 16
Machine Shop Assistant 8
Welding 44

Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates

Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Ranken Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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