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Machine Shop Tech in Illinois

Machine Shop Tech Schools in Illinois

63 Machine Shop Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Machine Shop Tech is the 57th most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Machine Shop Tech Majors in Illinois

Machine Shop Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 63

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a machine shop tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of machine shop tech majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 81.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Machine Shop Tech Grads in Illinois

There are 55,460 people in the state and 874,700 people in the nation working in machine shop tech jobs.

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Wages for Machine Shop Tech Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a machine shop tech grad in the state is $39,570, compared to a typical salary of $40,890 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer machine shop tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 27% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, SWIC grads earn an average salary of $29,006.

#2

Parkland College

Champaign
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,394 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,385 Total Students

In their early career, ICC grads earn an average salary of $29,273. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,470 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. 58% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,728 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. In their early career, John Wood Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,638. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

Machine Shop Tech Careers in IL

Some of the careers machine shop tech majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
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 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $36,400
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners -8% $46,240
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -11% $36,580
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -15% $39,740

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to machine shop tech.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Welding 1,847
CNC Machinist 148
Machine Tool Technology 93
Tool & Die Technology 15
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 4

View all majors related to Machine Shop Tech

View Nationwide Machine Shop Tech Report

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