Associate Degrees in Precision Metal Working
Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,930 people earned their associate degree in precision metal working. This makes it the 30th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in precision metal working at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 34,094 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 20,326 |
| Associate Degree | 4,930 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Precision Metal Working Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in precision metal working is $41,504. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $38,575 to a high of $47,522.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in precision metal working is $17,142. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $30,348 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $14,016.
The median monthly payment of a precision metal working graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $204.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in precision metal working. About 89.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,411 |
| Women | 519 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of precision metal working associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 98 |
| Black or African American | 185 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 913 |
| White | 3,351 |
| International Students | 19 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 364 |
Most Popular Precision Metal Working Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 465 colleges that offer an associate degree in precision metal working. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Ivy Tech Community College. About 10% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ivy Tech Community College precision metal working graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,504.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from TSTC. About 15% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas State Technical College precision metal working graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,504.
Southern Technical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Southern Technical College. About 11% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern Technical College precision metal working graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,504.
Bellingham Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. Data shows that Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,504.
The 5th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Alfred State College. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Alfred State. Of these students, 6% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Alfred State College precision metal working graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,504.
The 6th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. About 6% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology precision metal working graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,504.
State Technical College of Missouri is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from STC. State Technical College of Missouri precision metal working graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,504.
Pennsylvania College of Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Penn College. About 6% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in precision metal working at Pennsylvania College of Technology make a median salary of 41,504.
Ferris State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Ferris. About 16% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ferris State University precision metal working graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,504.
The 10th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Vincennes University. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Vincennes University. About 3% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Vincennes University precision metal working graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,504.
Lone Star College System is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from North Harris Montgomery. Of these students, 19% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lone Star College System precision metal working graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,504.
South Texas College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from South Texas College. Of these students, 11% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. South Texas College precision metal working graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,504.
The 13th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Central Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in precision metal working at Central Community College make a median salary of 41,504.
Pueblo Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in precision metal working. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Pueblo Community College. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Data shows that Pueblo Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,504.
Southeast Community College Area is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Southeast Community College. About 6% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Southeast Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,504.
The 16th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mech-Tech College. Each year, around 1,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Mech-Tech College. About 3% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mech-Tech College precision metal working graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $41,504.
Austin Community College District is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Austin Community College District. About 18% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Austin Community College District graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,504.
The 18th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lake Area Technical Institute. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from LATI. Of these students, 11% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in precision metal working at Lake Area Technical Institute make a median salary of 41,504.
The 19th most popular school in the country for precision metal working majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pittsburgh Technical College. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Pittsburgh Technical College. About 35% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in precision metal working at Pittsburgh Technical College make a median salary of 41,504.
Grand Rapids Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in precision metal working. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in precision metal working from Grand Rapids Community College. About 11% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in precision metal working at Grand Rapids Community College make a median salary of 41,504.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to precision metal working that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Woodworking | 115 |
| Other Precision Production | 50 |
| Boilermaking | 8 |
| Precision Production Trades | 6 |
| Leatherworking & Upholstery | 1 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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