by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FRCC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #7 out of 7 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FRCC among the top schools in the country for precision metal working, coming in at #162 out of 177 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools | 162 of 177 |
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Colorado | 7 of 7 |
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 19 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level available for precision metal working at FRCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 23 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 36 |
| Certificate | 284 |
During the most recent reporting year, Front Range Community College conferred 23 associate’s degrees in precision metal working.
FRCC holds a strong position among schools offering precision metal working at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,680 | $16,658 |
| Fees | $605 | $605 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 91% of precision metal working associate’s degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The majority of precision metal working associate’s degree graduates at FRCC are White. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Front Range Community College with a associate’s in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FRCC granted 23 associate’s completions in welding technology/welder in the latest year of data — 9% to women and 91% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Front Range Community College awarded 36 undergraduate certificate degrees in precision metal working.
FRCC is not currently ranked for precision metal working at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 86% of precision metal working undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of precision metal working undergraduate certificate degree graduates at FRCC were White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Front Range Community College with a undergraduate certificate in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
FRCC granted 26 undergraduate certificate completions in welding technology/welder recently — 19% to women and 81% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
FRCC granted 9 undergraduate certificate completions in computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
FRCC awarded 1 undergraduate certificate completion in machine tool technology/machinist recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Front Range Community College awarded 284 certificate degrees in precision metal working.
FRCC is not yet ranked for precision metal working at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 83% of precision metal working certificate degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of precision metal working certificate degree graduates at FRCC were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Front Range Community College with a certificate in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 164 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 26 |
FRCC granted 257 certificate completions in welding technology/welder recently — 19% to women and 81% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
FRCC granted 15 certificate completions in machine tool technology/machinist in the most recent reporting year — 7% to women and 93% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
FRCC awarded 12 certificate completions in computer numerically controlled (cnc) machinist technology/cnc machinist in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
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