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Precision Metal Working in Virginia

Precision Metal Working Schools in Virginia

910 Precision Metal Working students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

A Precision Metal Working major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in Virginia

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 656
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 226
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 226
Associate Degree 28

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 19.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 25,870 people employed in jobs related to a precision metal working degree, compared to 1,918,330 nationwide.

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Wages for Precision Metal Working Jobs in Virginia

Precision Metal Working grads earn an average of $41,690 in the state and $41,090 nationwide.

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

#1

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Norfolk
224 Degrees in Major Awarded
466 Total Students

In their early career, Tidewater Tech-Trades grads earn an average salary of $33,915. An average student at Tidewater Tech-Trades will pay a net price of $25,042. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Central Virginia Community College

Lynchburg
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,464 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $4,556. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

#3

Danville Community College

Danville
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,151 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,533.

#4

Advanced Technology Institute

Virginia Beach
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
466 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $39,211 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

#5

Southwest Virginia Community College

Cedar Bluff
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,135 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 37% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,590 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Virginia Highlands Community College

Abingdon
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,451 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

#7

Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,625 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. 30% of the teachers are full time. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

John Tyler Community College

Chester
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,558 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,460 a year. A typical student attending John Tyler Community College will pay a net price of $5,910.

#9

Patrick Henry Community College

Martinsville
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,906 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,933 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

New River Community College

Dublin
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,903 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,346. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average.

Precision Metal Working Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 15% $49,830
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 6% $46,280
Sheet Metal Workers 6% $47,520
Machinists 3% $49,320
Machine Tool Operators 2% $39,910
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 2% $51,220
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 0% $29,900
Metal and Plastic Workers -4% $37,790
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $31,610
Tool and Die Makers -7% $55,750
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $29,100
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $34,250
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -10% $37,900
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -10% $40,060
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -15% $46,260
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -15% $39,900
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -16% $41,170
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -17% $37,930
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -19% $45,120
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -21% $34,920

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