Other Precision Metal Working

Types of Degrees Other Precision Metal Working Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other precision metal working graduations there were in 2018-2019 for each degree level.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Undergraduate Certificate	129
Basic Certificate	109
Associate’s Degree	34

Who Is Getting an Associate’s Degree in Other Precision Metal Working?

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other precision metal working majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	32
International Students	1
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Other Precision Metal Working. About 2.9% of those with this major are international students.

How Much Do Other Precision Metal Working Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

The median salary for someone in a career related to other precision metal working is $38,140. This median refers to all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Online Other Precision Metal Working Programs

In the 2018-2019 academic year, 32 schools offered some type of other precision metal working program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	20	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	15	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	5	0
Associate’s Degree	11	0
Bachelor’s Degree	0	0
Post-Baccalaureate	20	0
Master’s Degree	0	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Is a Degree in Other Precision Metal Working Worth It?

The median salary for a other precision metal working grad is $38,140 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

Trades Related to Other Precision Metal Working

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other precision metal working.

Major	Number of Grads
Welding Technology/Welder	45,129
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	4,244
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	2,998
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	1,938
Tool & Die Technology/Technician	658
Metal Fabricator	585
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking	358
Ironworking/Ironworker	171

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020

More about our data sources and methodologies.