Precision Production Schools in South Dakota

In 2021-2022, 123 students earned their Precision Production degrees in SD.

In this state, Precision Production is the 6th most popular major out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Precision Production Majors in South Dakota

Precision Production 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	44
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	10

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
• White: 83.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 14.6%

Jobs for Precision Production Grads in South Dakota

9,300 people in the state and 2,235,350 in the nation are employed in jobs related to precision production.

Wages for Precision Production Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a precision production grad in the state is $37,310, compared to a typical salary of $40,790 nationwide.

Most Popular Precision Production Programs in SD

There are 3 colleges in South Dakota that offer precision production degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Precision Production Careers in SD

Some of the careers precision production majors go into include:

Job Title	SD Job Growth	SD Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers	40%	$47,000
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	14%	$38,530
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	13%	$37,440
Machinists	13%	$37,290
Machine Tool Operators	13%	$37,930
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders	10%	$41,730
Sheet Metal Workers	9%	$39,600
Tool and Die Makers	7%	$41,070
Wood Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	5%	$30,580
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	5%	$30,590
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	4%	$29,180
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	3%	$35,910
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	0%	$34,100
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	0%	$35,710
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender	0%	$39,810
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders	0%	$35,260
Upholsterers	0%	$0
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders	0%	$35,990
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders	0%	$33,630
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	-3%	$43,920
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	-6%	$36,080

Related Majors in South Dakota

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

Major	Annual Graduates in SD
Construction Trades	250
Mechanic & Repair Technologies	246
Personal & Culinary Services	212
Transportation & Materials Moving	27

View all majors related to Precision Production

View Nationwide Precision Production Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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