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Precision Metal Working in Minnesota

Precision Metal Working Schools in Minnesota

In 2021-2022, 931 students earned their Precision Metal Working degrees in MN.

As a degree choice, Precision Metal Working is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in Minnesota

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 489
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 489
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 320
Associate Degree 122

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 74.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in Minnesota

47,760 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 Minnesota

In this state, precision metal working grads earn an average of $42,450. Nationwide, they make an average of $41,090.

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

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,690 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,042.

#2

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
135 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,083 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,655. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

#3

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,083 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,451 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,901. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,586 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 59% of the teachers are full time.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,802. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,846 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,895 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

#8

South Central College

North Mankato
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,511 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,638 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. 48% of the teachers are full time.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,373 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,882 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,687. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Precision Metal Working Careers in MN

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

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 19% $60,250
Sheet Metal Workers 8% $72,540
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 7% $44,040
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 6% $36,320
Machinists 6% $49,510
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4% $38,240
Machine Tool Operators 4% $44,080
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $45,190
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $41,060
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $42,910
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $37,090
Metal and Plastic Workers -5% $44,110
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $38,240
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $36,000
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $38,540
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -7% $35,520
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $42,450
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14% $41,470
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -14% $41,830
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -15% $41,230
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -15% $32,190
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -15% $39,330
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers -20% $49,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Woodworking 19

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