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Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking Schools in California

50 students earned Sheet Metal Tech degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking is the 85th most popular major in the state out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking Majors in California

Sheet Metal Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36
Associate Degree 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a sheet metal tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sheet metal tech majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 46.0%
  • White: 36.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking Grads in California

There are 25,750 people in the state and 353,000 people in the nation working in sheet metal tech jobs.

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Wages for Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking Jobs in California

In this state, sheet metal tech grads earn an average of $46,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,130.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer sheet metal tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,438 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,786 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

#2

Palomar College

San Marcos
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,566 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,853 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,500 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,301. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,642 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Graduates earn an average $32,367 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
25,849 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking Careers in CA

Some of the careers sheet metal tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Sheet Metal Workers 13% $53,610
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $35,190
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $39,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sheet metal tech.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Welding 1,817
Machine Tool Technology 417
Metal Fabricator 148
Machine Shop Assistant 20

View all majors related to Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking

View Nationwide Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking Report

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