by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at South Texas College. You can study it at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 17 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, South Texas College among the top schools in the country for precision metal working, placing at #134 out of 177 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools | 134 of 177 |
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Texas | 13 of 17 |
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Southwest Region | 19 of 25 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in precision metal working at South Texas College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 43 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 163 |
| Certificate | 329 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Texas College conferred 43 associate’s degrees in precision metal working.
South Texas College is in the top 15% of the country for precision metal working at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #13 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
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 |
South Texas College awarded 34 associate’s completions in welding technology/welder in the most recent reporting year — 18% to women and 82% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (91%).
South Texas College granted 9 associate’s completions in tool and die technology/technician recently — 22% to women and 78% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (89%).
During the most recent reporting year, South Texas College handed out 163 undergraduate certificate degrees in precision metal working.
South Texas College has not been ranked for precision metal working at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 94% of precision metal working undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 6% went to women.
The majority of precision metal working undergraduate certificate degree graduates at South Texas College are Hispanic or Latino. About 96% 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 undergraduate certificate in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 156 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
South Texas College granted 163 undergraduate certificate completions in welding technology/welder in the latest year of data — 6% to women and 94% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (96%).
During the most recent reporting year, South Texas College awarded 329 certificate degrees in precision metal working.
South Texas College is not currently ranked for precision metal working at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 95% of precision metal working certificate degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The majority of precision metal working certificate degree graduates at South Texas College are Hispanic or Latino. About 98% 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 certificate in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 322 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
South Texas College conferred 283 certificate degrees in welding technology/welder in the latest year of data — 4% to women and 96% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (98%).
South Texas College granted 46 certificate completions in tool and die technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 13% to women and 87% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (98%).
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