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Undergraduate Certificates in Precision Metal Working
Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors
In 2021-2022, 18,897 earned their undergraduate certificate in precision metal working. This earns it the #6 spot on the list of the most popular undergraduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in precision metal working at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 30,955 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 18,897 |
| Associate Degree | 4,936 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Precision Metal Working Majors With Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in precision metal working is $33,478. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $29,997 to a high of $37,510.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in precision metal working is $8,808. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $9,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $5,879.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $72.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in precision metal working. About 91.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17,253 |
| Women | 1,644 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of precision metal working undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 345 |
| Black or African American | 1,869 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,982 |
| White | 10,808 |
| International Students | 49 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,844 |
Most Popular Precision Metal Working Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 806 colleges that offer an undergraduate certificate in precision metal working. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Arclabs tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for precision metal working majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 412 undergraduate certificates were handed out to precision metal working majors at Arclabs. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
Central Louisiana Technical Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in precision metal working. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The precision metal working program at Central Louisiana Technical Community College awarded 337 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in precision metal working. Each year, around 86,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The precision metal working program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 329 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 13% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas State Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in precision metal working. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The precision metal working program at Texas State Technical College awarded 308 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in precision metal working. Roughly 300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 293 people received their undergraduate certificate in precision metal working from HIWT. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Mech-Tech College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in precision metal working. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 291 people received their undergraduate certificate in precision metal working from Mech-Tech College. Of these students, 3% were women and 99% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, Illinois. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 289 people received their undergraduate certificate in precision metal working from MTI - Springfield, Illinois. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
Lincoln College of Technology - Grand Prairie comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in precision metal working. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 228 undergraduate certificates were handed out to precision metal working majors at Lincoln Tech - Grand Prairie. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in precision metal working. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The precision metal working program at Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee awarded 205 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
Universal Technical Institute - Dallas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in precision metal working. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 181 undergraduate certificates were handed out to precision metal working majors at UTI Dallas. About 6% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in precision metal working. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The precision metal working program at Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor awarded 175 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 13% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Jacinto Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in precision metal working. Roughly 31,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 162 people received their undergraduate certificate in precision metal working from San Jacinto College. About 5% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in precision metal working. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 161 undergraduate certificates were handed out to precision metal working majors at TWS. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Northshore Technical Community College. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 157 undergraduate certificates were handed out to precision metal working majors at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus. Of these students, 4% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Universal Technical Institute - Avondale is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in precision metal working. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The precision metal working program at Universal Technical Institute - Avondale awarded 152 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
Western Technical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in precision metal working. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. The precision metal working program at Western Technical College awarded 148 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
North Central Texas College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in precision metal working. Roughly 7,600 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 140 people received their undergraduate certificate in precision metal working from NCTC. Of these students, 5% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tulsa Welding School-Houston is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in precision metal working. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 136 undergraduate certificates were handed out to precision metal working majors at TWS. Of these students, 8% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their undergraduate certificate is Tulsa Technology Center. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The precision metal working program at Tulsa Technology Center awarded 134 undergraduate certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an undergraduate certificate in precision metal working. Roughly 1,300 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 134 people received their undergraduate certificate in precision metal working from UTI Rancho Cucamonga. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Precision Metal Working Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Welding | 15,644 |
| Machine Tool Technology | 1,318 |
| CNC Machinist | 839 |
| Machine Shop Assistant | 385 |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 214 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to precision metal working that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Woodworking | 117 |
| Precision Production Trades | 34 |
| Boilermaking | 21 |
| Other Precision Production | 16 |
| Leatherworking & Upholstery | 12 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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