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Precision Production in Virginia

Precision Production Schools in Virginia

910 students earned Precision Production degrees in Virginia in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Precision Production is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Precision Production Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 656
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 226
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 226
Associate Degree 28

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 19.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Precision Production Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 34,270 people employed in jobs related to a precision production degree, compared to 2,235,350 nationwide.

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Wages for Precision Production Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a precision production grad in the state is $39,360, compared to a typical salary of $40,790 nationwide.

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

#1

Tidewater Tech-Trades

Norfolk
224 Degrees in Major Awarded
466 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,042. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#2

Central Virginia Community College

Lynchburg
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,464 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,556. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,787 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#3

Danville Community College

Danville
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,330 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#4

Advanced Technology Institute

Virginia Beach
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
466 Total Students

An average student at ATI will pay a net price of $20,629. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. In their early career, ATI grads earn an average salary of $39,211.

#5

Southwest Virginia Community College

Cedar Bluff
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,135 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,120. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,590 a year.

#5

Virginia Highlands Community College

Abingdon
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,451 Total Students

A typical student attending VHCC will pay a net price of $6,129. In their early career, VHCC grads earn an average salary of $29,320. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,625 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

#8

John Tyler Community College

Chester
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,558 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,460 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Patrick Henry Community College

Martinsville
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,906 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,222. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

#10

New River Community College

Dublin
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,903 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,346.

Precision Production Careers in VA

Some of the careers precision production majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 15% $49,830
Woodworkers 10% $43,730
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 6% $46,280
Sheet Metal Workers 6% $47,520
Boilermakers 5% $55,010
Furniture Finishers 4% $26,170
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4% $27,740
Machinists 3% $49,320
Wood Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3% $28,420
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 2% $34,190
Machine Tool Operators 2% $39,910
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 2% $51,220
Upholsterers 1% $25,430
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 0% $29,900
Metal and Plastic Workers -4% $37,790
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $31,610
Tool and Die Makers -7% $55,750
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $29,100
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $34,250
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -10% $37,900
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -10% $40,060
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers -12% $28,900
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -15% $46,260
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -15% $39,900
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -16% $41,170
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -17% $37,930
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -19% $45,120
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -21% $34,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Personal & Culinary Services 1,482
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 1,409
Transportation & Materials Moving 566
Construction Trades 510

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