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Precision Metal Working in South Carolina

Precision Metal Working Schools in South Carolina

In 2021-2022, 1,430 students earned their Precision Metal Working degrees in SC.

As a degree choice, Precision Metal Working is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in South 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 845
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 502
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 502
Associate Degree 83

Gender Distribution

In South 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 64.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in South Carolina

There are 39,360 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 South Carolina

Precision Metal Working grads earn an average of $41,990 in the state and $41,090 nationwide.

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

#1

Arclabs

Piedmont
458 Degrees in Major Awarded
505 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,800. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,617 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,921 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,344.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,491 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,247 after earning their degree at this institution.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $32,376.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,450 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,565.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,861 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $2,702. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,835 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,976 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,640 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $27,203 after graduation.

#9

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,030.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,057. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%.

Precision Metal Working Careers in SC

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

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 27% $49,010
Machine Tool Operators 20% $43,530
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 15% $40,840
Machinists 14% $36,270
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 12% $48,580
Sheet Metal Workers 12% $37,280
Metal and Plastic Workers 8% $38,190
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 7% $53,090
Tool and Die Makers 3% $53,390
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3% $35,290
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2% $46,500
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1% $39,860
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 0% $40,220
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $42,420
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $36,900
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $38,440
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $42,890
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -7% $34,360
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -8% $61,670
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -8% $33,810
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -9% $37,880
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -13% $31,160

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