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Machine Tool Tech in South Dakota

Machine Tool Tech Schools in South Dakota

26 students earned Machine Tool Tech degrees in South Dakota in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Machine Tool Tech is the 30th most popular major in the state out of a total 92 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Machine Tool Tech Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, 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 Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 80.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 19.2%
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Jobs for Machine Tool Tech Grads in South Dakota

2,760 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 Dakota

In this state, machine tool tech grads earn an average of $37,310. Nationwide, they make an average of $40,770.

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There are 2 colleges in South Dakota that offer machine tool tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Lake Area Technical Institute

Watertown
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,190 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 73% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Rapid City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,292 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,788. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,739 a year.

Machine Tool Tech Careers in SD

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

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 14% $38,530
Machinists 13% $37,290
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 10% $41,730
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3% $35,910
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $35,990
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $35,260
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender 0% $39,810
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $33,630
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $34,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Welding 85

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