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Precision Metal Working in New Jersey

Precision Metal Working Schools in New Jersey

296 Precision Metal Working students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Precision Metal Working major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in New Jersey

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 233
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 233
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 63

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.7%
  • White: 52.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 27,970 people employed in jobs related to a precision metal working degree, compared to 1,918,330 nationwide.

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Wages for Precision Metal Working Jobs in New Jersey

Precision Metal Working grads earn an average of $39,520 in the state and $41,090 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer precision metal working degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
340 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,506. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 99% of students get financical aid.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,000 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,260 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
92 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $22,221. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,527 after graduation. 77% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $11,298.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
435 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,094 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,597.

Precision Metal Working Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 22% $53,420
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 14% $27,370
Sheet Metal Workers 14% $56,120
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 10% $44,660
Machinists 9% $49,440
Machine Tool Operators 8% $44,850
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 5% $34,030
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3% $33,800
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2% $34,060
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2% $40,940
Metal and Plastic Workers 0% $29,940
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $33,470
Tool and Die Makers 0% $56,230
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $30,660
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $37,850
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -6% $44,000
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -7% $51,750
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $50,480
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -9% $33,660
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $47,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Other Precision Production 20
Leatherworking & Upholstery 3

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