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Precision Metal Working in Illinois

Precision Metal Working Schools in Illinois

In 2021-2022, 2,451 students earned their Precision Metal Working degrees in IL.

A Precision Metal Working major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in Illinois

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 1,570
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 734
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 734
Associate Degree 147

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
  • White: 69.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in Illinois

There are 100,350 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 Illinois

Precision Metal Working grads earn an average of $41,350 in the state and $41,090 nationwide.

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

#1

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville
335 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. A typical student attending SWIC will pay a net price of $7,150. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%.

#2

Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois

Springfield
289 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,246 Total Students

An average student at MTI - Springfield, Illinois will pay a net price of $19,459. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,446 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#3

Lewis and Clark Community College

Godfrey
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,125 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Lewis and Clark Community College will pay a net price of $5,698. 64% of students get financical aid.

#4

ETI School of Skilled Trades

Willowbrook
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
406 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

#5

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine
101 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 72% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#6

Illinois Central College

East Peoria
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,385 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,544. Graduates earn an average $29,273 after graduation.

#7

Sauk Valley Community College

Dixon
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,378 Total Students

In their early career, Sauk Valley Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,863. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

#8

Lincoln Land Community College

Springfield
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,840 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,245. Graduates earn an average $30,266 after graduation. 81% of students get financical aid.

#9

City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College

Chicago
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,545 Total Students

24% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $30,069 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

#10

Spoon River College

Canton
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,273 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,552. The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

Precision Metal Working Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 18% $53,360
Sheet Metal Workers 9% $80,120
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 5% $40,090
Machinists 4% $38,540
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3% $35,250
Machine Tool Operators 3% $37,330
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $0
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $34,410
Tool and Die Makers -5% $52,710
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $40,300
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $36,400
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $41,620
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners -8% $46,240
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $37,160
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -10% $35,610
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -11% $36,580
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers -12% $49,290
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -15% $39,740
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -16% $39,570
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -17% $42,960
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -18% $39,760
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -19% $39,360

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