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Industrial Mechanics Degree
The expansive field of Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology is an area of study in business focused on the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment and industrial machinery. The industrial equipment and various machinery can include pumps, conveying systems, motors, engines, production equipment, and packaging machinery to name a few examples. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer industrial mechanics degrees.
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Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC)
2960 W Church Rd, Glenside, PA
About
Westmoreland County Community College, located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, serves the county of Westmoreland and beyond. Commonly known as WCCC or 3Cs, the school was founded in 1970. The school has grown, experiencing a benchmark in 2009 when it has 7000 students enrolled.
WCCC campus has expanded grown as have the offerings for residents which include the addition of continuing education and adult education courses. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students by constantly reviewing and updating its programs and facilities, ensuring they meet current needs.
Academics
WCCC offers a wide variety of academic transfer and vocational programs that result in either associate degrees or certificates. Vocational programs are designed to prepare students for work immediately after the completion of the program, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform their duties professionally in the field of their choosing.
Such programs take between one and two years to complete and produce qualified individuals who meet workforce needs. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at a lower financial cost, followed by applying to transfer to a four year institution to finish their bachelor's degree. Students should meet with an academic advisor to plan out one's curriculum to meet the requirements for their desired school or schools of transfer.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to attend Westmoreland Community College must complete and submit the application for admission, along with all relevant transcripts and the processing fee. Once completed the applicant must complete the placement exams after which they may register for classes. Some programs, specifically in the allied health category, may require additional steps in the application process.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students interested in financial aid should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with submitting the all relevant tax forms and information to the school's financial aid department prior to the listed deadline for each semester or year. Once the information is received the school will determine need, eligibility and awards. Scholarships may also be available through external sources, requiring a separate application and offered for a variety of reasons.
Students Enrolled in the Industrial Mechanics Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. WCCC has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 5 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 0 |
| Associate's Degree | 4 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Industrial Mechanics program at WCCC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Elevator Installers and Repairers
Description
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, elevator installers and repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 30
- Average Hourly Rate: $34.67
- Average Annual Salary: $72110
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Description
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, industrial machinery mechanics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 970
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.16
- Average Annual Salary: $52340
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.81
- Average Annual Salary: $53680
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 570
- Average Hourly Rate: $29.84
- Average Annual Salary: $62060
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Description
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, maintenance workers, machinery employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 130
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.35
- Average Annual Salary: $50640
- Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 320
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.71
- Average Annual Salary: $55550
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.73
- Average Annual Salary: $47280
Millwrights
Description
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, millwrights employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.80
- Average Annual Salary: $64060
- Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 40
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.04
- Average Annual Salary: $50010
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Westmoreland County Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Westmoreland County Community College may provide services like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
WCCC is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Bowling