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Machine Tool Tech in California

Machine Tool Tech Schools in California

503 students earned Machine Tool Tech degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Machine Tool Tech is the 38th most popular major in the state out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Machine Tool Tech Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 247
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 247
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 169
Associate Degree 87

Gender Distribution

In California, a machine tool tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of machine tool tech majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 28.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.8%
  • White: 22.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Machine Tool Tech Grads in California

In this state, there are 80,120 people employed in jobs related to a machine tool tech degree, compared to 1,011,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Machine Tool Tech Jobs in California

Machine Tool Tech grads earn an average of $40,280 in the state and $40,770 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer machine tool tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
129 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,814 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,936 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,358.

#3

De Anza College

Cupertino
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,706 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,163 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $4,740.

#4

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,779 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,565 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,384.

#5

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,479 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,402 a year.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,326 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,646 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,194. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

#7

Cerritos College

Norwalk
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,656 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. In their early career, Cerritos College grads earn an average salary of $32,809.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,642 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,367 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,480.

#8

Laney College

Oakland
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,168 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,729. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,967 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,029 a year.

#10

Norco College

Norco
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,756 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,022. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

Machine Tool Tech Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Machinists 4% $45,080
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $34,970
Metal and Plastic Workers 0% $39,420
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $38,260
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $35,190
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $39,080
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $31,620
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -13% $30,950
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14% $40,330
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -17% $38,510
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -18% $36,740
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -18% $35,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Welding 1,817
Metal Fabricator 148
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 89
Machine Shop Assistant 20

View all majors related to Machine Tool Tech

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