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Precision Metal Working Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Precision Metal Working is offered at 972 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Precision Metal Working. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Precision Metal Working graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 67,063 degrees were awarded toPrecision Metal Working majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Precision Metal Working at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 22,134 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 5,195 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 |
| Master’s Degree | 33,777 |
Earnings of Precision Metal Working Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Precision Metal Working of $39,416 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,800 |
| 4 years | $39,416 |
| 5 years | $44,203 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 89.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,642 |
| Women | 553 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Precision Metal Working graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,323 | 64.0% |
| Asian | 98 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,007 | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 224 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 77 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 167 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 264 | 5.1% |
| International Students | 27 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Precision Metal Working Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,018 colleges that offer a associate degree in Precision Metal Working. Learn more about the most popular below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,171 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Welding School-Houston comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,170 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 984 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 621 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arclabs is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 599 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 565 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 557 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. This school awarded 547 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Texas College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 535 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maysville Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 501 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwood Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 471 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northshore Technical Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 417 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 403 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 393 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 381 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Des Moines Area Community College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 372 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson Community and Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 353 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Precision Metal Working Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 57,768 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 3,539 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 2,174 |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | 1,634 |
| Metal Fabricator | 552 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Precision Metal Working that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Woodworking | 659 |
| Precision Production, Other | 95 |
| Leatherworking and Upholstery | 26 |
| Boilermaking/Boilermaker | 25 |
| PRECISION PRODUCTION | 17 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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