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Machine Tool Tech Schools in Illinois

87 Machine Tool Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Machine Tool Tech is the 56th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Machine Tool Tech Majors in Illinois

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 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 27
Associate Degree 24

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 86.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Machine Tool Tech Grads in Illinois

There are 67,310 people in the state and 1,011,020 people in the nation working in machine tool tech jobs.

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Wages for Machine Tool Tech Jobs in Illinois

Machine Tool Tech grads earn an average of $39,600 in the state and $40,770 nationwide.

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

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,150.

#2

Wabash Valley College

Mount Carmel
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
865 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,143. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

#3

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,849 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,679 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,231 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,620 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,117 Total Students

51% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $33,855 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,032 Total Students

In their early career, DACC grads earn an average salary of $30,460. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,697 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 27%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,050 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, ECC grads earn an average salary of $36,541.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,470 Total Students

58% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $6,192.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,378 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. 46% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Sauk Valley Community College will pay a net price of $7,504.

Machine Tool Tech Careers in IL

Some of the careers machine tool 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
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $0
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $34,410
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $40,300
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $36,400
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $41,620
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $37,160
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -11% $36,580
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -16% $39,570
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -18% $39,760
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -19% $39,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Welding 1,847
CNC Machinist 148
Machine Shop Assistant 92
Tool & Die Technology 15
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking 4

View all majors related to Machine Tool Tech

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