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Associate Degrees in Precision Metal Working
Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4,936 students earned their associate degree in precision metal working. This makes it the 8th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in precision metal working at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 30,955 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 18,897 |
| Associate Degree | 4,936 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Precision Metal Working Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in precision metal working is $39,165. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $35,124 and the high is $43,731.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in precision metal working is $12,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $13,300 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,123.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $204.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in precision metal working. About 89.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,436 |
| Women | 500 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of precision metal working associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 99 |
| Black or African American | 203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 831 |
| White | 3,384 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 402 |
Most Popular Precision Metal Working Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 465 colleges that offer an associate degree in precision metal working. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for precision metal working students seekingan associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 175 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 149 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from TSTC. About 4% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The precision metal working program at Southern Technical College awarded 88 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
Bellingham Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The precision metal working program at Bellingham Technical College awarded 79 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 12% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alfred State College. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The precision metal working program at Alfred State College awarded 75 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 71 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Of these students, 9% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
State Technical College of Missouri is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The precision metal working program at State Technical College of Missouri awarded 64 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 4% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. The precision metal working program at Pennsylvania College of Technology awarded 63 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
Ferris State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,532 per year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at Ferris. About 6% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Vincennes University. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The precision metal working program at Vincennes University awarded 50 associate degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. About 2% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lone Star College System is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Each year, around 68,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from North Harris Montgomery. About 11% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
South Texas College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Roughly 28,900 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from South Texas College. Of these students, 3% were women and 97% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Community College. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at Central Community College. About 2% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pueblo Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at Pueblo Community College. About 8% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southeast Community College Area is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Southeast Community College.
The 16th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mech-Tech College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at Mech-Tech College.
Austin Community College District is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Roughly 35,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Austin Community College District. About 6% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lake Area Technical Institute. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at LATI.
The 19th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pittsburgh Technical College. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at Pittsburgh Technical College.
Grand Rapids Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Grand Rapids Community College.
Precision Metal Working Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Welding | 3,294 |
| Machine Tool Technology | 749 |
| CNC Machinist | 316 |
| Tool & Die Technology | 187 |
| Machine Shop Assistant | 145 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to precision metal working that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Woodworking | 82 |
| Other Precision Production | 42 |
| Boilermaking | 7 |
| Precision Production Trades | 2 |
| Leatherworking & Upholstery | 1 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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