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Precision Production in Pennsylvania

Precision Production Schools in Pennsylvania

992 students earned Precision Production degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2021-2022 year.

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

Education Levels of Precision Production Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 543
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 543
Associate Degree 348
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 101

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 71.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Precision Production Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 107,130 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, precision production grads earn an average of $41,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $40,790.

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

#1

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh
104 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,527 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average.

#2

Philadelphia Technician Training

Philadelphia
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
675 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 88% of students get financical aid.

#3

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lancaster
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,207 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,852 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

New Castle School of Trades

New Castle
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
667 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,246 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $9,284. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,240 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

#6

Welder Training and Testing Institute

Allentown
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
58 Total Students

In their early career, WTTI grads earn an average salary of $46,805. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 55% of students get financical aid.

#7

Pittsburgh Technical College

Oakdale
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,240 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,861. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,023 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,036. 20% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,182 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, Westmoreland College grads earn an average salary of $31,431. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Rosedale Technical College

Pittsburgh
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
484 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,608. 81% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%.

Precision Production Careers in PA

Some of the careers precision production majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 19% $53,680
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 9% $32,090
Sheet Metal Workers 7% $53,840
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 7% $40,740
Wood Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 6% $30,370
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 5% $37,490
Machine Tool Operators 5% $38,800
Machinists 5% $43,730
Furniture Finishers 3% $34,640
Metal and Plastic Workers 3% $39,080
Boilermakers 1% $82,700
Upholsterers 1% $33,540
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1% $37,790
Wood Patternmakers 0% $0
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners -3% $41,790
Tool and Die Makers -4% $49,400
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers -4% $54,240
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $36,600
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $39,870
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers -5% $44,560
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $37,290
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $36,620
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $40,440
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $41,140
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -11% $53,270
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -12% $32,560
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -13% $40,730
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -16% $35,830
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -17% $45,370
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers -17% $21,600
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -17% $44,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Personal & Culinary Services 3,899
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 2,575
Construction Trades 1,635
Transportation & Materials Moving 1,558

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