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Precision Metal Working Schools in South Carolina

1,205 students earned Precision Metal Working degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

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

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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 648
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 648
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 648
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 473
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 473
Associate Degree 84
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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: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 17.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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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
552 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,050.

#2

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton
122 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,582 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,636. Graduates earn an average $31,939 after graduation.

#3

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood
109 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,712 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,160.

#4

Greenville Technical College

Greenville
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,339 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time.

#5

Spartanburg Community College

Spartanburg
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,108 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,177. Graduates earn an average $30,141 after graduation. 83% of students get financical aid.

#6

Florence-Darlington Technical College

Florence
73 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,315 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,958. 52% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,911 a year.

#7

York Technical College

Rock Hill
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,178 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. In their early career, York Technical College grads earn an average salary of $30,064. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,031.

#8

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,885 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,996. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,472 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,267 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#10

Trident Technical College

Charleston
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,317 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $943.

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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