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Machine Shop Tech in North Carolina

Machine Shop Tech Schools in North Carolina

In 2021-2022, 172 students earned their Machine Shop Tech degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Machine Shop Tech is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 133 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Machine Shop Tech Majors in North Carolina

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 101
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 42
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 42
Associate Degree 29

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 84.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Machine Shop Tech Grads in North Carolina

There are 23,450 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 North Carolina

Machine Shop Tech grads earn an average of $39,360 in the state and $40,890 nationwide.

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

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,348 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,145.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,960 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#3

Gaston College

Dallas
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,953 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 50% of students get financical aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,913 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,124 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,563.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,168 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,994. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,355 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,068 a year. 23% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,635 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,625. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,164 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $24,204 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,789 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 20%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,431.

Machine Shop Tech Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Machine Tool Operators 9% $37,890
Machinists 7% $40,890
Metal and Plastic Workers 0% $39,030
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners -3% $42,850
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $37,720
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $42,920
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -13% $37,150
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers -14% $39,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Welding 2,374
CNC Machinist 497

View all majors related to Machine Shop Tech

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