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Precision Metal Working in New Mexico

Precision Metal Working Schools in New Mexico

In 2021-2022, 338 students earned their Precision Metal Working degrees in NM.

A Precision Metal Working major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in New Mexico

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 170
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 170
Associate Degree 105
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 63

Gender Distribution

In New Mexico, 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 Mexico is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.4%
  • White: 27.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 24.3%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in New Mexico

There are 4,120 people in the state and 1,918,330 people in the nation working in precision metal working jobs.

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Wages for Precision Metal Working Jobs in New Mexico

Precision Metal Working grads earn an average of $34,130 in the state and $41,090 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New Mexico that offer precision metal working degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,563 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. In their early career, CNM grads earn an average salary of $29,294.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,013 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,023. It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,454 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Graduates earn an average $30,836 after graduation. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. A typical student attending Clovis Community College will pay a net price of $3,927. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,187 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,627 Total Students

In their early career, ENMU - Roswell Campus grads earn an average salary of $31,638. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,455.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,005 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

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San Juan College

Farmington
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,307 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. This public school has an average net price of $4,546.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,266 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
1,301 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $2,993. 100% of the teachers are full time. 73% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,361 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 53% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
745 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,894 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid.

Precision Metal Working Careers in NM

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

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Metal and Plastic Workers 6% $29,730
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 6% $46,530
Sheet Metal Workers 3% $41,410
Machinists 3% $51,670
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $28,170
Tool and Die Makers 0% $0
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $27,890
Machine Tool Operators -8% $34,560
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $24,680
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14% $32,060
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -17% $34,870
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -20% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Woodworking 5

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