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Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate

Precision Metal Working Basic Certificates

A basic certificate in Precision Metal Working is offered at 972 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Precision Metal Working. This degree is more popular with male students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of Precision Metal Working graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors

In the most recent reporting year, 67,063 students earned theirPrecision 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 5,195
Bachelor’s Degree 4
Master’s Degree 33,777

Earnings of Precision Metal Working Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)

Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Precision Metal Working of $39,416 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

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)

The data on debt ranges for Precision Metal Working majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in Precision Metal Working. About 88.8% of graduates in this field are men.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 35,262
Women 4,468
Gender Diversity of Basic Certificates in Precision Metal Working

The racial-ethnic distribution of Precision Metal Working graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 23,258 58.5%
Asian 424 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8,612 21.7%
Black or African American 3,964 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 665 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 92 0.2%
Two or More Races 1,277 3.2%
Race Unknown 1,273 3.2%
International Students 165 0.4%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Precision Metal Working Basic Certificate Students

This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.4% of graduates fall into this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 1,018 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Precision Metal Working. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,171 people received their basic certificate in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Tulsa Welding School-Houston is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 1,170 basic certificates in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 984 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 621 basic certificates 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.

#5

Arclabs

Piedmont, SC

Arclabs is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 599 basic certificates 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.

Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Precision Metal Working. This school awarded 565 basic certificates 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 557 people received their basic certificate 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 is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 547 basic certificates 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.

#9

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 535 people received their basic certificate in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 501 people received their basic certificate in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Northwood Technical College

Rice Lake, WI

Northwood Technical College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 471 people received their basic certificate 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.

Northshore Technical Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Precision Metal Working. This school awarded 417 basic certificates in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Mesa Community College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 403 basic certificates 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.

Owensboro Community and Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Precision Metal Working. This school awarded 393 basic certificates 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.

Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 385 basic certificates 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.

#16

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 381 people received their basic certificate in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Des Moines Area Community College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 372 basic certificates 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.

#18

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

Central Georgia Technical College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their basic certificate 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.

Jefferson Community and Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their basic certificate in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 353 people received their basic certificate in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Precision Metal Working here go on to 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

Below are some popular majors similar to Precision Metal Working that also offer basic certificates.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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