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Associate Degrees in Precision Metal Working

4,725 Yearly Graduations
$39,115 Median Salary
$12,000 Median Debt
There are 465 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in precision metal working. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.4% of precision metal working graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors

In 2020-2021, 4,725 associate degrees were awarded to precision metal working majors. 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 29,199
Undergraduate Certificate 18,381
Associate Degree 4,725
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Earnings of Precision Metal Working Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in precision metal working is $39,115. 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 $34,741 and the high is $43,707.

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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, $16,587 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,409.

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The median monthly payment of a precision metal working graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $179.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in precision metal working. About 91.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 4,319
Women 406
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The racial-ethnic distribution of precision metal working associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 110
Black or African American 162
Hispanic or Latino 683
White 3,396
International Students 20
Other Races/Ethnicities 354
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There are 465 colleges that offer an associate degree in precision metal working. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
175 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for precision metal working students seekingan associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. The precision metal working program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 175 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 7% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

149 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at TSTC. Of these students, 5% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Southern Technical College

Orlando, Florida
88 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The precision metal working program at Southern Technical College awarded 88 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 8% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, Washington
79 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bellingham Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. Of these students, 14% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Alfred State College

Alfred, New York
75 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alfred State College. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at Alfred State. About 8% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
71 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Of these students, 11% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

64 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

State Technical College of Missouri is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The precision metal working program at State Technical College of Missouri awarded 64 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.

#8

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania
63 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,120 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Penn College. Of these students, 6% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
51 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,232 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Ferris. About 2% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Vincennes University

Vincennes, Indiana
50 Yearly Graduations
2% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Vincennes University. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at Vincennes University. Of these students, 2% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
48 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lone Star College System is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. The precision metal working program at Lone Star College System awarded 48 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.

#12

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
46 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
93% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Texas College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from South Texas College. Of these students, 9% were women and 93% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
42 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pueblo Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The precision metal working program at Pueblo Community College awarded 42 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 10% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Central Community College

Grand Island, Nebraska
42 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Community College. Each year, around 5,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at Central Community College. Of these students, 5% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, Nebraska
42 Yearly Graduations
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southeast Community College Area is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at Southeast Community College.

#16

Mech-Tech College

Caguas, Puerto Rico
37 Yearly Graduations
5% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mech-Tech College. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Mech-Tech College. About 5% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

36 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Austin Community College District is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 associate degrees were handed out to precision metal working majors at Austin Community College District. About 19% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Lake Area Technical Institute

Watertown, South Dakota
35 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lake Area Technical Institute. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The precision metal working program at Lake Area Technical Institute awarded 35 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 11% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Pittsburgh Technical College

Oakdale, Pennsylvania
33 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pittsburgh Technical College. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The precision metal working program at Pittsburgh Technical College awarded 33 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#20

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, Michigan
32 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Grand Rapids Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Grand Rapids Community College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.

Precision Metal Working Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Welding 4,881
Machine Tool Technology 767
CNC Machinist 287
Machine Shop Assistant 222
Tool & Die Technology 194

Below are some popular majors that are similar to precision metal working that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Woodworking 92
Other Precision Production 54
Precision Production Trades 7
Boilermaking 3

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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