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Machine Tool Tech in South Carolina

Machine Tool Tech Schools in South Carolina

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

A Machine Tool Tech major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Machine Tool Tech Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 138
Associate Degree 47
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Machine Tool Tech Grads in South Carolina

23,740 people in the state and 1,011,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to machine tool tech.

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Wages for Machine Tool Tech Jobs in South Carolina

Machine Tool Tech grads earn an average of $39,320 in the state and $40,770 nationwide.

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

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $31,450 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,565.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,861 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,702. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,491 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Piedmont Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,247. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,640 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,053. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,203 after earning their degree at this institution.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,416 Total Students

In their early career, Horry-Georgetown Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,194. The student loan default rate is 6.80% which is lower than average. 51% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,376 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,234. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,617 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,921 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,717 Total Students

In their early career, Northeastern Technical College grads earn an average salary of $26,629. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,514 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Machine Tool Tech Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Machinists 14% $36,270
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 12% $48,580
Metal and Plastic Workers 8% $38,190
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 7% $53,090
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3% $35,290
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2% $46,500
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1% $39,860
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $36,900
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $38,440
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $42,890
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -8% $33,810
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -13% $31,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Welding 987
CNC Machinist 31
Machine Shop Assistant 13

View all majors related to Machine Tool Tech

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