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Precision Metal Working at Western Technical College

What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Metal Working, consider the program at Western Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Technical College is located in La Crosse, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 50 precision metal working graduations were recorded at Western Technical College.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Technical College

Many students take online classes at Western Technical College. Of 3,625 students, 962 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,251 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Precision Metal Working Rankings at Western Technical College

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Western Technical College

Those who finish Western Technical College’s Precision Metal Working program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,712
2 years	$39,489
3 years	$43,762
4 years	$45,986
5 years	$51,221

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Precision Metal Working graduates from Western Technical College earn a median of $45,986, compared with $45,826 for all Western Technical College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Precision Metal Working graduates from Western Technical College comes in at $5,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Precision Metal Working graduates at Western Technical College, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Precision Metal Working graduates at Western Technical College are 16% women (8) and 84% men (42).

Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Western Technical College

Among the 1 associate’s precision metal working degrees awarded at Western Technical College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Unknown	1

*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 Western Technical College

The Precision Metal Working program at Western Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Machine Tool Technology	4
Tool & Die Technology	2
Welding	43
CNC Machinist	1

Top-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates

Graduates of the Precision Metal Working program at Western Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Precision Metal Working majors, 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.