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Precision Metal Working in North Carolina

Precision Metal Working Schools in North Carolina

2,941 students earned Precision Metal Working degrees in North Carolina in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Precision Metal Working is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 44 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,151
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 464
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 464
Associate Degree 326

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in North Carolina

There are 52,530 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 North Carolina

Precision Metal Working grads earn an average of $39,070 in the state and $41,090 nationwide.

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

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,815 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,285. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, Wayne Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,318.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,750.

#3

Pitt Community College

Winterville
154 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,346 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,200 after earning their degree at this institution.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,716 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,016. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

#5

Gaston College

Dallas
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,953 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,346 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,774 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,631. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $29,090 after graduation.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,609. 49% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,317 a year.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,913 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,924. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,355 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,068 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending College of the Albemarle will pay a net price of $4,345. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Precision Metal Working Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 19% $46,150
Sheet Metal Workers 11% $35,580
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 10% $39,610
Machine Tool Operators 9% $37,890
Machinists 7% $40,890
Tool and Die Makers 3% $48,970
Metal and Plastic Workers 0% $39,030
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners -3% $42,850
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $37,720
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $36,060
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $29,990
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $40,990
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -5% $25,630
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $46,150
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $42,920
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -8% $35,150
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -13% $37,150
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -13% $36,500
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14% $32,620
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers -14% $39,490
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers -17% $33,820
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -18% $35,620

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Major Annual Graduates in NC
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