Precision Metal Working at Texas State Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, you may want to check out the program at Texas State Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Texas State Technical College is located in Waco, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 621 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Texas State Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas State Technical College
Distance learning is available at Texas State Technical College. Of 12,077 students, 3,542 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,896 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Texas State Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Texas State Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #5 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 93 |
| Best Value | Texas | #44 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #60 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #95 of 635 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #393 of 637 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Texas State Technical College
Graduates of Texas State Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,222 |
| 2 years | $35,239 |
| 3 years | $40,786 |
| 4 years | $40,837 |
| 5 years | $47,067 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Precision Metal Working graduates from Texas State Technical College earn a median of $40,837, compared with $57,921 for all Texas State Technical College graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Precision Metal Working graduates from Texas State Technical College stands at $8,904.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Texas State Technical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Precision Metal Working graduates at Texas State Technical College are 8% women (50) and 92% men (571).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Texas State Technical College
Of the 151 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Texas State Technical College, 7% were women (11) and 93% were men (140).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Texas State Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 111 |
Minority students account for 15% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Texas State Technical 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 Texas State Technical College
The Precision Metal Working program at Texas State Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology | 58 |
| Welding | 563 |
Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Texas State Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
- 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.