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Precision Metal Working Schools in Michigan

689 Precision Metal Working students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Precision Metal Working is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in Michigan

Precision Metal Working majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 341
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 341
Associate Degree 199
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 149
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 149
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 149

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a precision metal working major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of precision metal working majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 78.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in Michigan

126,350 people in the state and 1,918,330 in the nation are employed in jobs related to precision metal working.

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Wages for Precision Metal Working Jobs in Michigan

In this state, precision metal working grads earn an average of $40,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $41,090.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer precision metal working degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,537 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,551 a year. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,213. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,736 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,982. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 27% of the teachers are full time.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,107 Total Students

A typical student attending Grand Rapids Community College will pay a net price of $8,595. The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,140 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,342 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,306 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 17%.

#7

Delta College

University Center
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,954 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Delta College will pay a net price of $4,268. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,436 Total Students

A typical student attending Alpena Community College will pay a net price of $3,871. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#9

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,511 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,665. In their early career, Oakland Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,642.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. A typical student attending Northern Michigan University will pay a net price of $15,214. The student loan default rate is 7.90% which is lower than average.

Precision Metal Working Careers in MI

Some of the careers precision metal working majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 16% $51,520
Sheet Metal Workers 7% $48,900
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 4% $37,450
Machine Tool Operators 3% $39,320
Machinists 3% $39,920
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1% $35,850
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $31,310
Metal and Plastic Workers -6% $34,460
Tool and Die Makers -7% $54,360
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $34,680
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $37,750
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners -8% $39,930
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -9% $64,200
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $36,350
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers -10% $59,120
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -10% $37,760
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -11% $35,850
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -13% $35,760
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -14% $42,880
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers -14% $48,280
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -16% $36,580
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -17% $37,710
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -17% $49,270
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -23% $37,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to precision metal working.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Other Precision Production 30
Woodworking 19
Precision Production Trades 1

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