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Precision Metal Working in Washington

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Precision Metal Working Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 1,172 students earned their Precision Metal Working degrees in WA.

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 513
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 513
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 513
Associate Degree 346
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 313
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 313

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: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 61.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 19.8%
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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:

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,848 Total Students

A typical student attending Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute will pay a net price of $1,893. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 49% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, GRC grads earn an average salary of $38,664.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,580 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 51% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,654.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,488. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,690 a year.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,665 Total Students

In their early career, South Puget Sound Community College grads earn an average salary of $33,822. 48% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

73% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,123 a year.

#7

Olympic College

Bremerton
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,357 Total Students

In their early career, OC grads earn an average salary of $33,562. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,639.

#8

Charter College

Vancouver
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,120 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Graduates earn an average $29,515 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $24,629.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,319 Total Students

In their early career, LWTech grads earn an average salary of $41,756. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 35% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,157.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,369 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Bates Technical College will pay a net price of $7,547. 99% of the teachers are full time.

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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