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Precision Metal Working in Oregon

Precision Metal Working Schools in Oregon

490 students earned Precision Metal Working degrees in Oregon in the 2021-2022 year.

A Precision Metal Working major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in Oregon

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 312
Associate Degree 99
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 79
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 79

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, 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 Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 68.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in Oregon

23,800 people in the state and 1,918,330 in the nation are employed in jobs related to precision metal working.

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Wages for Precision Metal Working Jobs in Oregon

In this state, precision metal working grads earn an average of $44,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $41,090.

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

#1

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham
138 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,893 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Linn-Benton Community College

Albany
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,190 Total Students

84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Southwestern Oregon Community College

Coos Bay
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,490 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,202. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 95% of students get financical aid.

#4

Chemeketa Community College

Salem
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,492 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,626 a year. A typical student attending Chemeketa Community College will pay a net price of $7,581. 78% of students get financical aid.

#5

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,206 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

#6

Lane Community College

Eugene
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,807 Total Students

In their early career, Lane Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,159. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,203. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Portland Community College

Portland
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,029 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#7

Klamath Community College

Klamath Falls
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,245 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

#9

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,438 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,585 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 22%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

#10

Treasure Valley Community College

Ontario
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,417 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,403 after graduation. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Treasure Valley Community College will pay a net price of $5,946.

Precision Metal Working Careers in OR

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

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 31% $57,380
Sheet Metal Workers 19% $51,720
Machine Tool Operators 13% $41,250
Machinists 12% $47,410
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 11% $44,310
Tool and Die Makers 7% $61,680
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 6% $30,200
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 5% $41,960
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2% $40,960
Metal and Plastic Workers 2% $33,010
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $37,350
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $49,720
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $58,090
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers 0% $64,830
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -2% $35,580
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -3% $46,120
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $40,500
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $44,620
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $39,350
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $0
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -8% $42,070
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -17% $35,690
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -33% $0

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