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Precision Production in Iowa

Precision Production Schools in Iowa

971 students earned Precision Production degrees in Iowa in the 2021-2022 year.

A Precision Production major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Precision Production Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 545
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 315
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 315
Associate Degree 111

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 76.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 13.5%
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Jobs for Precision Production Grads in Iowa

There are 35,000 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 Iowa

Precision Production grads earn an average of $39,530 in the state and $40,790 nationwide.

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

#1

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny
189 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,536 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,465. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,460 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#3

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,085 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,000. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Hawkeye Community College grads earn an average salary of $36,020.

#4

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,385 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,519.

#5

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,684 Total Students

In their early career, Iowa Western Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,974. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#6

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,451 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,898 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,236.

#7

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,009 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,989.

#7

Southwestern Community College

Creston
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,542 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 40% of the teachers are full time. 89% of students get financical aid.

#9

North Iowa Area Community College

Mason City
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,482 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid.

#10

Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,754 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,588. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Precision Production Careers in IA

Some of the careers precision production majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 24% $45,160
Woodworkers 22% $25,370
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 20% $32,550
Boilermakers 20% $0
Wood Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 17% $35,630
Sheet Metal Workers 15% $46,180
Furniture Finishers 12% $33,710
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 11% $35,420
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $38,570
Machine Tool Operators 8% $39,980
Upholsterers 7% $36,020
Machinists 5% $39,060
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4% $36,940
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $48,120
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 0% $47,000
Metal and Plastic Workers -2% $40,150
Tool and Die Makers -3% $49,870
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $39,800
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $40,360
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $35,800
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $35,100
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $37,980
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $39,620
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -10% $46,900
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers -12% $49,210
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -13% $46,180
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14% $39,340
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -15% $36,230
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -15% $32,790
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -17% $40,990
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers -17% $0
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -18% $39,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 961
Personal & Culinary Services 953
Construction Trades 402
Transportation & Materials Moving 93

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