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Precision Metal Working in West Virginia

Precision Metal Working Schools in West Virginia

In 2021-2022, 158 students earned their Precision Metal Working degrees in WV.

A Precision Metal Working major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in West Virginia

Precision Metal Working majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 69
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 69
Associate Degree 52
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 37

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 93.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.3%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 7,030 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 West Virginia

In this state, precision metal working grads earn an average of $39,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $41,090.

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

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,042 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,152. In their early career, New River Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $25,091. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,346 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,127 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
104 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $22,716 after earning their degree at this institution. 83% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,590.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,099 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, WVNCC grads earn an average salary of $26,497.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
100 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Fred W Eberle Technical Center will pay a net price of $4,355.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
39 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,030 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,439 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,743 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,441. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
140 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,918. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,573 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

Precision Metal Working Careers in WV

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

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Sheet Metal Workers 9% $59,730
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 7% $41,520
Machine Tool Operators 4% $44,270
Machinists 3% $35,200
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $43,200
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $0
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $37,910
Tool and Die Makers 0% $57,310
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $36,110
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $28,550
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $36,040
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -11% $36,510
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -11% $43,720
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14% $44,170
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -17% $0
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -29% $0

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