Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how South Texas College stacks up against peers offering precision metal working.
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South Texas College offers the precision metal working program; completion counts are not currently reported.
Precision Metal Working majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from South Texas College earn a median of $35,821 a year. This is higher than $33,336, the median for all majors at South Texas College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,610 | $7,620 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 81% of precision metal working associate’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of precision metal working associate’s degree graduates at South Texas College are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Texas College with a associate’s in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the precision metal working majors at South Texas College.
The precision metal working program at South Texas College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 480 |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | 55 |
South Texas College granted 480 degrees in welding technology/welder in the latest year of data — 5% to women and 95% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (97%).
South Texas College awarded 55 completions in tool and die technology/technician in the latest year of data — 15% to women and 85% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (96%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.