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Precision Production in California

Precision Production Schools in California

2,974 Precision Production students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Precision Production is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Precision Production Majors in California

Precision Production majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,539
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,091
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,091
Associate Degree 344

Gender Distribution

In California, a precision production major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of precision production majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 48.4%
  • White: 29.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Precision Production Grads in California

There are 171,270 people in the state and 2,235,350 people in the nation working in precision production jobs.

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Wages for Precision Production Jobs in California

In this state, precision production grads earn an average of $40,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $40,790.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer precision production degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Summit College

San Bernardino
194 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,100 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $31,028. In their early career, Summit College grads earn an average salary of $35,827.

#2

Advanced Career Institute

Visalia
171 Degrees in Major Awarded
800 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. An average student at Advanced Career Institute will pay a net price of $16,795. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,765 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
170 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,936 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

#4

The Fab School

Rancho Cucamonga
148 Degrees in Major Awarded
189 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,685. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Butte College

Oroville
134 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,470 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

#5

Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Cucamonga
134 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,366 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 57 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

#7

NTMA Training Centers of Southern California

Santa Fe Springs
124 Degrees in Major Awarded
129 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, NTMA grads earn an average salary of $45,814. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Tri-Community Adult Education

Covina
122 Degrees in Major Awarded
213 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Cerritos College

Norwalk
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,656 Total Students

The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,797. 89% of students get financical aid.

#10

Merced College

Merced
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,282 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Precision Production Careers in CA

Some of the careers precision production majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 23% $65,290
Woodworkers 17% $48,680
Sheet Metal Workers 13% $53,610
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 9% $30,120
Wood Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 8% $30,020
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 8% $42,760
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 6% $34,450
Furniture Finishers 5% $34,510
Machinists 4% $45,080
Machine Tool Operators 4% $40,380
Metal and Plastic Workers 0% $39,420
Upholsterers 0% $35,330
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $34,970
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 0% $34,680
Tool and Die Makers -3% $55,470
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $38,260
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $35,190
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $39,080
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $31,620
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $38,780
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -12% $37,930
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -13% $30,950
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14% $40,330
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -17% $38,510
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -18% $36,740
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -18% $35,150

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to precision production.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Personal & Culinary Services 11,805
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 8,337
Construction Trades 3,095
Transportation & Materials Moving 1,531

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