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Precision Production Schools in North Carolina

3,134 Precision Production students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 2,352
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,352
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,352
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 479
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 479
Associate Degree 303

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: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 75.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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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:

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,701 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,129. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Central Piedmont Community College will pay a net price of $5,710.

#3

Pitt Community College

Winterville
154 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,688 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,911 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $4,192. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,109 Total Students

73% of students get financical aid. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,801.

#5

Gaston College

Dallas
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,347 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. A typical student attending Gaston College will pay a net price of $12,994.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,587 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,388. Graduates earn an average $27,367 after graduation. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,816 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,574.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,767. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $24,841 after graduation. 97% of students get financical aid.

#10

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,508 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,691.

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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