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Machine Shop Tech in Kentucky

Machine Shop Tech Schools in Kentucky

461 students earned Machine Shop Tech degrees in Kentucky in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Machine Shop Tech is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 101 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Machine Shop Tech Majors in Kentucky

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 335
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 78
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 78
Associate Degree 48

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 91.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 1.3%
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Jobs for Machine Shop Tech Grads in Kentucky

There are 12,890 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 Kentucky

In this state, machine shop tech grads earn an average of $37,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $40,890.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer machine shop tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,111 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,909 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,739.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,657 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $29,254 after graduation.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,293 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $6,145.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,089 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,674 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,083.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 95% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Jefferson Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,985.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,532 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,368 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 95% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,092.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

A typical student attending West Kentucky Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,698. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,380 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,492 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,319 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,479 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,507 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

Machine Shop Tech Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 5% $35,650
Machinists 4% $42,430
Machine Tool Operators 3% $34,550
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1% $35,310
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $40,240
Metal and Plastic Workers -3% $32,240
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $36,380
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -19% $34,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Welding 3,036

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