by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how FVTC ranks among other schools offering degrees in precision metal working.
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FVTC reports the precision metal working program; completion counts are not currently reported.
Precision Metal Working majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FVTC earn a median of $52,394 a year. This is above $46,430, the median for all majors at FVTC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FVTC, precision metal working students accumulate a median of $7,664 in student loans. This is below $13,052, the typical median for all majors at FVTC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,230 | $6,728 |
| Fees | $555 | $555 |
Learn more about FVTC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 85% of precision metal working associate’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of precision metal working associate’s degree graduates at FVTC are White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fox Valley Technical College with a associate’s in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the precision metal working majors at Fox Valley Technical College.
This precision metal working program at FVTC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 217 |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | 37 |
| Metal Fabricator | 17 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 11 |
FVTC awarded 217 degrees in welding technology/welder in the most recent reporting year — 13% to women and 87% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
FVTC conferred 37 completions in machine shop technology/assistant in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
FVTC granted 17 degrees in metal fabricator in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).
FVTC conferred 11 completions in machine tool technology/machinist in the latest year of data — 9% to women and 91% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
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