Precision Metal Working at Southeast Community College Area
If you plan to study Precision Metal Working, take a look at what Southeast Community College Area. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southeast Community College Area is located in Lincoln, NE.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 188 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Southeast Community College Area.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southeast Community College Area
Many students take online classes at Southeast Community College Area. Among 10,816 students, 3,008 (28%) studied exclusively online and 2,725 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Southeast Community College Area
These rankings give you a sense of how Southeast Community College Area’s Precision Metal Working program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 79 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 635 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 637 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Southeast Community College Area
Students who complete Southeast Community College Area’s Precision Metal Working program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,201 |
| 2 years | $45,190 |
| 3 years | $45,529 |
| 4 years | $53,879 |
| 5 years | $61,826 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Precision Metal Working graduates from Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $53,879, compared with $45,938 for all Southeast Community College Area graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Precision Metal Working graduates from Southeast Community College Area stands at $11,650.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Southeast Community College Area, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Southeast Community College Area are 4% women (8) and 96% men (180).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Southeast Community College Area
Of the 39 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Southeast Community College Area, 3% were women (1) and 97% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Southeast Community College Area.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Southeast Community College Area, 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 Southeast Community College Area
The Precision Metal Working program at Southeast Community College Area offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 8 |
| Tool & Die Technology | 12 |
| Welding | 155 |
| CNC Machinist | 6 |
| Other Precision Metal Working | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Students who finish Precision Metal Working program at Southeast Community College Area 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
- 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.