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Precision Production Schools in Iowa

737 students earned Precision Production degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Precision Production is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Precision Production Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 361
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 361
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 361
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 284
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 284
Associate Degree 92
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Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 75.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Precision Production Grads in Iowa

There are 35,000 people in the state and 2,235,350 people in the nation working in precision production jobs.

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Wages for Precision Production Jobs in Iowa

Precision Production grads earn an average of $39,530 in the state and $40,790 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Iowa that offer precision production degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,277 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,906. 99% of the teachers are full time. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,557. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 71% of students get financical aid.

#3

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,802 a year.

#4

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Davenport
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.10% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will pay a net price of $10,227. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,279 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $31,962 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

#6

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,260 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $29,333 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,005.

#7

North Iowa Area Community College

Mason City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,681 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,368 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. A typical student attending North Iowa Area Community College will pay a net price of $8,480.

#8

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

A typical student attending Iowa Central Community College will pay a net price of $9,695. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,467 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,309.

#10

Northwest Iowa Community College

Sheldon
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,666 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,267 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#10

Southwestern Community College

Creston
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,503 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,164.

Precision Production Careers in IA

Some of the careers precision production majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 24% $45,160
Woodworkers 22% $25,370
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 20% $32,550
Boilermakers 20% $0
Wood Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 17% $35,630
Sheet Metal Workers 15% $46,180
Furniture Finishers 12% $33,710
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 11% $35,420
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $38,570
Machine Tool Operators 8% $39,980
Upholsterers 7% $36,020
Machinists 5% $39,060
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4% $36,940
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $48,120
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 0% $47,000
Metal and Plastic Workers -2% $40,150
Tool and Die Makers -3% $49,870
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $39,800
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $40,360
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $35,800
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $35,100
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $37,980
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $39,620
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -10% $46,900
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers -12% $49,210
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -13% $46,180
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14% $39,340
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -15% $36,230
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -15% $32,790
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -17% $40,990
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers -17% $0
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -18% $39,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 395
Personal & Culinary Services 118
Transportation & Materials Moving 64
Construction Trades 59

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