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Precision Metal Working in Washington

Precision Metal Working Schools in Washington

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

As a degree choice, Precision Metal Working is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in Washington

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 397
Associate Degree 292
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 283
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 283

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
  • White: 64.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 17.5%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in Washington

There are 33,010 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 Washington

In this state, precision metal working grads earn an average of $47,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $41,090.

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

#1

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham
164 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,915 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 33% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,799.

#2

Green River College

Auburn
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,559 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,573. Of all the students who attend this school, 42% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,486 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Everett Community College

Everett
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,682 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $39,107 after graduation.

#4

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,846 Total Students

A typical student attending CPTC will pay a net price of $6,181. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

#5

South Puget Sound Community College

Olympia
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,215 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,549 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Spokane Community College

Spokane
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,890 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,644 a year. This public school has an average net price of $4,933.

#7

Olympic College

Bremerton
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,999 Total Students

41% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,873. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,039 a year.

#8

Charter College

Vancouver
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,215 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,938 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,372. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

#9

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Kirkland
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,075. 45% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Bates Technical College

Tacoma
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,106 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,457. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Precision Metal Working Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Sheet Metal Workers 18% $59,430
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $49,770
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 7% $42,840
Foundry Mold and Coremakers 7% $39,200
Metal and Plastic Workers 5% $32,970
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 5% $57,260
Machinists 4% $50,110
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $0
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers 0% $0
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $39,330
Metal and Plastic Model Makers 0% $69,210
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $36,890
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $38,590
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $35,350
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $44,820
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $43,850
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners -4% $59,480
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $37,300
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $40,500
Machine Tool Operators -7% $59,100
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers -8% $0
Tool and Die Makers -9% $0
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -12% $0
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -14% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to precision metal working.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Leatherworking & Upholstery 41
Woodworking 28

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