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Precision Production in Kentucky

Precision Production Schools in Kentucky

3,369 students earned Precision Production degrees in Kentucky in the 2021-2022 year.

A Precision Production major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Precision Production Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,989
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 289
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 289
Associate Degree 91

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 85.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Precision Production Grads in Kentucky

There are 37,240 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a precision production grad in the state is $38,240, compared to a typical salary of $40,790 nationwide.

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

501 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

419 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,532 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,197 after earning their degree at this institution.

381 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,111 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,909 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Owensboro Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,739.

351 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,380 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 98% of the teachers are full time.

329 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,089 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

302 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

294 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,368 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,092. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,354 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

278 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,479 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,657 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,163. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,361. In their early career, SCC grads earn an average salary of $25,614. 98% of students get financical aid.

Precision Production Careers in KY

Some of the careers precision production majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 15% $44,960
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 10% $26,560
Wood Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 10% $25,020
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 6% $38,260
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 5% $35,650
Sheet Metal Workers 5% $40,300
Machinists 4% $42,430
Boilermakers 4% $84,930
Machine Tool Operators 3% $34,550
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1% $35,310
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $38,060
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $40,240
Tool and Die Makers -2% $56,980
Metal and Plastic Workers -3% $32,240
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $36,580
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $0
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $36,610
Upholsterers -7% $35,560
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $36,380
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $43,180
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -15% $42,770
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -17% $36,380
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -19% $36,230
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -19% $34,980
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -20% $56,710
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers -20% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 6,075
Construction Trades 3,767
Personal & Culinary Services 1,362
Transportation & Materials Moving 323

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