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Precision Metal Working Schools in Colorado

2,002 Precision Metal Working students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Precision Metal Working is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 45 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,637
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,637
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,637
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 217
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 217
Associate Degree 148

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a precision metal working major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of precision metal working majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.7%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in Colorado

There are 19,290 people in the state and 1,918,330 people in the nation working in precision metal working jobs.

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Wages for Precision Metal Working Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a precision metal working grad in the state is $40,880, compared to a typical salary of $41,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer precision metal working degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

483 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,703 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 9.20% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

345 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,529 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,069 a year. 96% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 89%.

284 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,551 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Pueblo Community College will pay a net price of $10,532.

#4

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
275 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,275. 68% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $30,932 after graduation.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,981 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,654. The student loan default rate of 8.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,264 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending CCD will pay a net price of $9,851.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,432 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.70%.

#8

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,118. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,293 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,142 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending NJC will pay a net price of $9,729.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,059 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,259 a year. This public school has an average net price of $6,898. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Precision Metal Working Careers in CO

Some of the careers precision metal working majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Sheet Metal Workers 30% $44,110
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 22% $47,110
Machine Tool Operators 21% $42,440
Machinists 14% $47,750
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 13% $46,520
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 6% $39,390
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $0
Tool and Die Makers -2% $48,920
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -11% $41,180
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -11% $29,530
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -13% $39,730
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -13% $37,860
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -15% $36,730
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -15% $32,170
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -16% $37,070
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -17% $67,370
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -19% $41,030
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -21% $37,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Woodworking 21

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