Precision Metalworking at Gordon Cooper Technology Center
a compact campus enrolling 208 students in Shawnee, OK.
Program Analysis
Gordon Cooper Technology Center's Precision Metalworking graduates start at $39,018/yr — above the $36,869 national average, though not by a wide margin.
AI disruption models show minimal impact on this program's career paths. The gap between optimistic and pessimistic scenarios is just 5% — this trade's hands-on core resists automation.
Ranked #218 of 355 Precision Metalworking programs, Gordon Cooper Technology Center falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $42,383 are relatively flat compared to the $39,018 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.
Precision Metalworking offers 131 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.
Earnings Overview
Projected 10-Year Earnings
Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.
Top Career Paths
Top career paths for Precision Metalworking graduates by median salary.
| Career Path | Median Salary | Growth | AI-ProofAI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer numerically controlled tool programmers | $65,670 | +12.8% | 20% |
| Tool and die makers | $63,180 | -10.8% | 81% |
| Model makers, metal and plastic | $62,700 | -18.2% | 84% |
Precision Metalworking Career Guide
From day-one roles to senior positions, Precision Metalworking careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering skilled trades.