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Precision Production in South Carolina

Precision Production Schools in South Carolina

In 2021-2022, 1,436 students earned their Precision Production degrees in SC.

In terms of popularity, Precision Production is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Precision Production Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 845
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 508
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 508
Associate Degree 83

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a precision production major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of precision production majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 15.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.7%
  • White: 64.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Precision Production Grads in South Carolina

43,720 people in the state and 2,235,350 in the nation are employed in jobs related to precision production.

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Wages for Precision Production Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, precision production grads earn an average of $39,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $40,790.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer precision production degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Arclabs

Piedmont
458 Degrees in Major Awarded
505 Total Students

An average student at Arclabs will pay a net price of $21,800. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,617 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,491 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 41% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $32,376 after graduation. A typical student attending GTC will pay a net price of $7,234.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,450 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Spartanburg Community College will pay a net price of $2,565.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,861 Total Students

In their early career, Florence-Darlington Technical College grads earn an average salary of $25,495. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,835 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,600. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,976 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,640 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%.

#9

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,177 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Trident Technical College will pay a net price of $1,057. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

Precision Production Careers in SC

Some of the careers precision production majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 27% $49,010
Machine Tool Operators 20% $43,530
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 15% $40,840
Machinists 14% $36,270
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 12% $48,580
Boilermakers 12% $59,230
Sheet Metal Workers 12% $37,280
Woodworkers 9% $0
Metal and Plastic Workers 8% $38,190
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 7% $53,090
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 4% $33,590
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4% $27,270
Tool and Die Makers 3% $53,390
Upholsterers 3% $29,390
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3% $35,290
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2% $46,500
Wood Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2% $27,980
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 1% $39,860
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 0% $40,220
Furniture Finishers 0% $33,270
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $42,420
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $36,900
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $38,440
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $42,890
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -7% $34,360
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -8% $61,670
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -8% $33,810
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers -8% $23,520
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -9% $37,880
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -13% $31,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Personal & Culinary Services 1,802
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,326
Transportation & Materials Moving 327
Construction Trades 303

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