Precision Metal Working at South Texas College
South Texas College is located in McAllen, Texas and approximately 28,233 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Precision Metal Working section at the bottom of this page.
South Texas College Precision Metal Working Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Precision Metal Working (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Precision Metal Working (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Precision Metal Working
South Texas College Precision Metal Working Rankings
Precision Metal Working Student Demographics at South Texas College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the precision metal working majors at South Texas College.
South Texas College Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program
South Texas College does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in precision metal working graduates 60% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from South Texas College with a associate's in precision metal working.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Precision Metal Working
If you plan to be a precision metal working major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at South Texas College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 34 |
| Tool & Die Technology/Technician | 12 |
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Careers That Precision Metal Working Grads May Go Into
A degree in precision metal working can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for South Texas College.
| Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
|---|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 50,120 | $46,140 |
| Machinists | 26,050 | $46,850 |
| Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 13,540 | $32,650 |
| Machine Tool Operators | 11,040 | $41,560 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | 10,060 | $40,860 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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