Precision Production at Western Dakota Technical College
If you plan to study Precision Production, consider the program at Western Dakota Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Dakota Technical College sits in Rapid City, SD.
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Studying Online at Western Dakota Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Western Dakota Technical College. Of 1,164 students, 281 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Western Dakota Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Dakota Technical College’s Precision Production program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #59 of 79 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #68 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #220 of 640 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #509 of 642 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Western Dakota Technical College
Students who complete Western Dakota Technical College’s Precision Production program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,018 |
| 2 years | $36,134 |
| 3 years | $35,931 |
| 4 years | $38,223 |
| 5 years | $42,925 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Production graduates from Western Dakota Technical College take home a median $38,223, compared with $39,817 for all Western Dakota Technical College graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Precision Production graduates from Western Dakota Technical College is $10,562.
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Those who complete Precision Production program at Western Dakota Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Precision Production graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Boilermakers | $84,334 |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $69,107 |
| 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 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $67,016 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
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
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