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Precision Production in North Carolina

Precision Production Schools in North Carolina

2,946 Precision Production students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Precision Production is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Precision Production Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,156
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 464
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 464
Associate Degree 326

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Precision Production Grads in North Carolina

74,750 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 North Carolina

Precision Production grads earn an average of $38,980 in the state and $40,790 nationwide.

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

#1

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro
163 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,815 Total Students

In their early career, Wayne Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,318. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,285. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#2

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 27% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $30,895 after graduation.

#3

Pitt Community College

Winterville
154 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,346 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

#4

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,716 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,437 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

#5

Gaston College

Dallas
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,953 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,346 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Gaston College will pay a net price of $7,830.

#6

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem
128 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,774 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,637 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $5,631.

#7

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,563. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $29,090 after graduation.

#8

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh
106 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,609. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,317 a year.

#9

Isothermal Community College

Spindale
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,913 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,924. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

#10

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,355 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 23%. A typical student attending College of the Albemarle will pay a net price of $4,345. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Precision Production Careers in NC

Some of the careers precision production majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 19% $46,150
Wood Patternmakers 17% $52,480
Woodworkers 13% $31,940
Boilermakers 11% $62,140
Sheet Metal Workers 11% $35,580
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 10% $39,610
Machine Tool Operators 9% $37,890
Machinists 7% $40,890
Tool and Die Makers 3% $48,970
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 2% $29,270
Upholsterers 1% $38,270
Metal and Plastic Workers 0% $39,030
Wood Model Makers 0% $0
Furniture Finishers 0% $30,010
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners -3% $42,850
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $28,220
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $37,720
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $36,060
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $29,990
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $40,990
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers -5% $24,410
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -5% $25,630
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $46,150
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $42,920
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -8% $35,150
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -13% $37,150
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -13% $36,500
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14% $32,620
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers -14% $39,490
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers -17% $33,820
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -18% $35,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 4,296
Personal & Culinary Services 3,501
Construction Trades 1,800
Transportation & Materials Moving 514

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