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Machine Tool Tech in Texas

Machine Tool Tech Schools in Texas

In 2021-2022, 269 students earned their Machine Tool Tech degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, Machine Tool Tech is the 55th most popular major in the state out of a total 173 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Machine Tool Tech Majors in Texas

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 120
Associate Degree 77
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 72
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 72

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 47.6%
  • White: 43.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Machine Tool Tech Grads in Texas

There are 69,620 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 Texas

In this state, machine tool tech grads earn an average of $38,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $40,770.

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

#1

Texas State Technical College

Waco
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,107 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#2

Amarillo College

Amarillo
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,179 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,730 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

St Philip's College

San Antonio
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,455 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,273. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

#4

Lee College

Baytown
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,159 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,293 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Brazosport College

Lake Jackson
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,916 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,644 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,395 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,702 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Grayson College

Denison
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,410 Total Students

In their early career, Grayson College grads earn an average salary of $32,600. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,170. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

#8

Vernon College

Vernon
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,358 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. A typical student attending Vernon Regional Junior College will pay a net price of $6,152. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,897 a year.

#8

El Paso Community College

El Paso
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,621 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,792 after earning their degree at this institution. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

North Central Texas College

Gainesville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,653 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,190. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Machine Tool Tech Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Machinists 17% $45,570
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 10% $31,020
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 6% $36,540
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 6% $32,300
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4% $31,940
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2% $30,040
Metal and Plastic Workers 2% $39,210
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $36,020
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $40,930
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -2% $34,110
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $41,820
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $38,330
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -10% $35,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Welding 6,602
CNC Machinist 90
Tool & Die Technology 47
Machine Shop Assistant 8
Metal Fabricator 4

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