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Precision Metal Working in Louisiana

Precision Metal Working Schools in Louisiana

1,297 students earned Precision Metal Working degrees in Louisiana in the 2021-2022 year.

A Precision Metal Working major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in Louisiana

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 690
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 604
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 604
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 36.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in Louisiana

There are 24,530 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 Louisiana

Precision Metal Working grads earn an average of $43,650 in the state and $41,090 nationwide.

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

#1

Central Louisiana Technical Community College

Alexandria
554 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,087 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,641. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

#2

Northshore Technical Community College

Lacombe
272 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,612 Total Students

In their early career, Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $24,975. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,349.

#3

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,996 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge
129 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,494 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

Minden
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
957 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,281. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,489 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Louisiana Delta Community College

Monroe
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,956 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

#7

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,762 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#8

Delgado Community College

New Orleans
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,068 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,419. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

#10

Moore Career College

Baton Rouge
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
108 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $21,735 after graduation. 64% of students get financical aid.

Precision Metal Working Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 33% $46,780
Machine Tool Operators 12% $43,910
Machinists 12% $47,770
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 11% $32,570
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $51,020
Sheet Metal Workers 7% $43,870
Tool and Die Makers 4% $39,900
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $46,390
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $44,370
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $43,640
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $38,880
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 0% $37,460
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $36,470
Metal and Plastic Workers 0% $32,780
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $43,910
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $42,180
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $53,500
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $35,380
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -7% $44,030

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