by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at DMC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 17 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates DMC among the top schools in the country for precision metal working, coming in at #95 out of 177 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools | 95 of 177 |
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Texas | 10 of 17 |
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 of 25 |
The following degree levels are granted in precision metal working at DMC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 32 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 52 |
| Certificate | 179 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Del Mar College handed out 32 associate’s degrees in precision metal working.
DMC holds a strong position among schools offering precision metal working at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,070 | $3,300 |
| Fees | $1,250 | $2,750 |
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Among recent graduates, 94% of precision metal working associate’s degrees went to men and 6% went to women.
The majority of precision metal working associate’s degree graduates at DMC were Hispanic or Latino. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Del Mar College with a associate’s in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
DMC awarded 29 associate’s degrees in welding technology/welder in the most recent reporting year — 7% to women and 93% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (86%).
DMC conferred 3 associate’s completions in machine tool technology/machinist in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, Del Mar College handed out 52 undergraduate certificate degrees in precision metal working.
DMC is not yet ranked for precision metal working at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 87% of precision metal working undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The majority of precision metal working undergraduate certificate degree graduates at DMC are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Del Mar College with a undergraduate certificate in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
DMC granted 52 undergraduate certificate completions in welding technology/welder in the latest year of data — 13% to women and 87% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (81%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Del Mar College awarded 179 certificate degrees in precision metal working.
DMC has not been ranked for precision metal working at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of precision metal working certificate degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of precision metal working certificate degree graduates at DMC are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Del Mar College with a certificate in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 138 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
DMC awarded 178 certificate completions in welding technology/welder recently — 12% to women and 88% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (77%).
DMC granted 1 certificate completion in machine tool technology/machinist recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
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