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Precision Production in New Mexico

Precision Production Schools in New Mexico

In 2021-2022, 343 students earned their Precision Production degrees in NM.

In terms of popularity, Precision Production is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Precision Production Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 173
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 173
Associate Degree 105
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 65

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 New Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.4%
  • White: 27.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 23.9%
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Jobs for Precision Production Grads in New Mexico

4,880 people in the state and 2,235,350 in the nation are employed in jobs related to precision production.

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Wages for Precision Production Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, precision production grads earn an average of $34,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $40,790.

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There are 11 colleges in New Mexico that offer precision production degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,663.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,013 Total Students

A typical student attending Western New Mexico University will pay a net price of $14,023. Graduates earn an average $30,688 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

A typical student attending NMSU Dona Ana will pay a net price of $4,998. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,836 after earning their degree at this institution.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $28,187 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,627 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,455.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,005 Total Students

A typical student attending UNM Gallup will pay a net price of $7,122. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,861 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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San Juan College

Farmington
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,546. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,603 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,266 Total Students

In their early career, SFCC grads earn an average salary of $29,829. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
1,301 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,993. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,361 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. In their early career, NMSU Carlsbad grads earn an average salary of $30,836. 53% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
745 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,482. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Precision Production Careers in NM

Some of the careers precision production majors go into include:

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Boilermakers 7% $59,970
Metal and Plastic Workers 6% $29,730
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 6% $46,530
Woodworkers 5% $34,120
Sheet Metal Workers 3% $41,410
Machinists 3% $51,670
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $28,170
Upholsterers 0% $18,790
Tool and Die Makers 0% $0
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $36,340
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $27,890
Machine Tool Operators -8% $34,560
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $24,680
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14% $32,060
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -17% $34,870
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -20% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Personal & Culinary Services 1,065
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 358
Transportation & Materials Moving 337
Construction Trades 161

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