Precision Metal Working at South Plains College
Levelland, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 89 graduates a year
South Plains College graduates in precision metal working earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Plains College Compares for Precision Metal Working
All 365 colleges reporting precision metal working earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverland Community College Austin, MN | $87,864 | $83,929 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $82,683 | $87,922 | #1 | $64,581 |
| 3 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $79,641 | $83,972 | #2 | $68,852 |
| 4 | White Mountains Community College Berlin, NH | $71,074 | $65,466 | #19 | $53,066 |
| 5 | Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN | $69,442 | $66,332 | #12 | $52,456 |
| 6 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $68,633 | $62,452 | #30 | $45,864 |
| 7 | Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross, GA | $68,443 | $70,852 | #6 | $43,040 |
| 8 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $67,355 | $61,289 | #39 | — |
| 9 | Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY | $67,174 | $76,061 | #4 | $45,366 |
| 10 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $65,946 | $62,993 | #27 | $51,141 |
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| 208 | CET-El Paso El Paso, TX | $47,291 | $48,081 | #223 | $32,817 |
| 209 | Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO | $47,218 | $50,628 | #165 | $32,817 |
| 210 | Arkansas Welding Academy Jacksonville, AR | $47,216 | $55,640 | #85 | $33,187 |
| 211 | South Plains College Levelland, TX | $47,136 | $47,923 | #225 | $31,733 |
| 212 | Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL | $47,078 | $50,109 | #175 | — |
| 213 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $46,858 | $47,641 | #232 | $48,263 |
| 214 | Warren County Career Center Lebanon, OH | $46,822 | $49,966 | #181 | $38,389 |
Other Majors at South Plains College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $52,604 | $42,000 | #488 of 757 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $49,987 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $47,623 | — | #208 of 319 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $27,197 | $11,557 | #454 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Plains College precision metal working graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,733 one year after graduating and $47,136 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Plains College rank for precision metal working?
Among 365 colleges reporting earnings for precision metal working graduates, South Plains College ranks #211 by median pay four years after graduation, and #225 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is precision metal working at South Plains College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for precision metal working ($48,702).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.