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Precision Metal Working Schools in North Carolina

3,123 students earned Precision Metal Working degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 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 2,344
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,344
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,344
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 476
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 476
Associate Degree 303

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: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 75.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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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
2,701 Total Students

32% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 73% of students get financical aid.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,959 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Central Piedmont Community College will pay a net price of $5,710. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Pitt Community College

Winterville
154 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,688 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,911 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,109 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,602. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,801.

#5

Gaston College

Dallas
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Gaston College will pay a net price of $12,994.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,587 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $27,367 after graduation. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,816 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,574.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,767. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,880. 28% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $24,841 after graduation.

#10

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,508 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,691. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 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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