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Other Precision Systems Maintenance

Types of Degrees Other Precision Systems Maintenance Majors Are Earning

Students pursuing Other Precision Systems Maintenance have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Associate’s Degree	5
Master’s Degree	16

What Other Precision Systems Maintenance Majors Need to Know

Studies in Other Precision Systems Maintenance emphasize a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Other Precision Systems Maintenance graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

This major prepares you for careers needing Other Precision Systems Maintenance emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Mechanical — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Customer and Personal Service — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.5 / 7.
• Engineering and Technology — Importance 3.3 / 5; level 3.2 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set built by a Other Precision Systems Maintenance program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Troubleshooting — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Repairing — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.5 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.
• Equipment Maintenance — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Quality Control Analysis — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.

Abilities

Abilities most relevant to Other Precision Systems Maintenance careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Near Vision — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4 / 7.
• Visualization — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Finger Dexterity — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Problem Sensitivity — Importance 3.4 / 5; level 3.4 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Other Precision Systems Maintenance graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	4.1 / 7
Getting Information	3.7 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	3.7 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.6 / 7
Working with Computers	3.6 / 7
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	3.6 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5 / 7
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	3.5 / 7
Thinking Creatively	3.4 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.3 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Other Precision Systems Maintenance professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
RepairTRAX	Data base user interface and query software	—
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	—
Statistical process control SPC software	Industrial control software	—
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	—
Email software	Electronic mail software	—
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Other Precision Systems Maintenance graduates include:

• Aircraft Photographic Equipment Repairer
• Photographic Equipment Maintenance Technician
• Camera Prototyping Engineer
• Field Service Engineer
• Camera Repair Specialist
• Digital X-Ray Service Engineer
• Camera Repairer
• Photo Equipment Technician
• Camera Mechanic
• Aircraft Photographic Equipment Mechanic
• Motion Picture Equipment Machinist
• Digital Camera Technician
• Repair Cameraman
• Photography Equipment Technician
• Digital Service Engineer

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Other Precision Systems Maintenance graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
High school diploma or equivalent	32.3%
Postsecondary certificate	28.5%
Less than a high school diploma	13.3%
Some college courses	10.8%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	8.0%
Bachelor’s degree	7.1%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Other Precision Systems Maintenance?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 95.2% of Other Precision Systems Maintenance degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	1	4.8%
Men	20	95.2%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Other Precision Systems Maintenance graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	18	85.7%
Asian	1	4.8%
Two or More Races	1	4.8%
Race Unknown	1	4.8%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Other Precision Systems Maintenance Graduates Earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of Other Precision Systems Maintenance graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Wages typically rise steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$47,220
4 years	$39,373
5 years	$44,868

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $44,868 — roughly -5% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Other Precision Systems Maintenance Worth It?

Looking purely at the federal earnings tracker, Other Precision Systems Maintenance graduates earn a median of $39,373 four years after completion — roughly 4% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	Annual Degrees Awarded
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	2,926
Gunsmithing/Gunsmith	2,555
Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair	190
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking	81
Locksmithing and Safe Repair	61
Parts and Warehousing Operations and Maintenance Technology/Technician	18

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.