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Precision Metal Working in New York

Precision Metal Working Schools in New York

In 2021-2022, 498 students earned their Precision Metal Working degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Precision Metal Working is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 53 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in New York

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 236
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 236
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 136
Associate Degree 126

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 68.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in New York

In this state, there are 55,960 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 York

A typical salary for a precision metal working grad in the state is $42,680, compared to a typical salary of $41,090 nationwide.

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

#1

Apex Technical School

Long Island City
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
945 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $16,493.

#2

Modern Welding School

Schenectady
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
90 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,112 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,498. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,414 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,248. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#4

Erie 1 BOCES

West Seneca
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
312 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,821.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,347 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,096. Graduates earn an average $31,648 after graduation.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
304 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,712. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,580 a year. 100% of students get financical aid.

#7

SUNY Delhi

Delhi
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,634 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at SUNY Delhi.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,721 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 79% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,798 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,483 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,154 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,309.

Precision Metal Working Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 22% $54,270
Sheet Metal Workers 14% $60,870
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 8% $44,190
Machine Tool Operators 7% $37,740
Machinists 5% $45,550
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2% $36,010
Metal and Plastic Workers 0% $41,340
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners -3% $32,940
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $43,640
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $37,970
Tool and Die Makers -5% $52,800
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $38,000
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $35,690
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $36,850
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $37,480
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -8% $45,870
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $39,640
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14% $31,100
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -17% $43,370

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