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Precision Metal Working Associate Degree

Precision Metal Working Associate Degrees

A associate degree in Precision Metal Working is offered at 972 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Precision Metal Working. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Precision Metal Working graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 67,063 people earned theirPrecision Metal Working majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Precision Metal Working at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 22,134
Associate’s Degree (this page) 5,195
Bachelor’s Degree 4
Master’s Degree 33,777

Earnings of Precision Metal Working Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Precision Metal Working of $39,416 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,800
4 years $39,416
5 years $44,203

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Precision Metal Working majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.

Student Diversity

This degree is more popular with male students. About 89.4% of graduates in this field are men.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 4,642
Women 553
Gender Diversity of Associate Degrees in Precision Metal Working

The racial-ethnic distribution of Precision Metal Working graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity Number of Grads Share
White 3,323 64.0%
Asian 98 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1,007 19.4%
Black or African American 224 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 77 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8 0.2%
Two or More Races 167 3.2%
Race Unknown 264 5.1%
International Students 27 0.5%
Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Students

This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.

See the minority definition in the References below.

There are 1,018 colleges that offer a associate degree in Precision Metal Working. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

The most popular school in the United States for Precision Metal Working students seeking a associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,171 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Tulsa Welding School-Houston is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,170 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. This school awarded 984 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Texas State Technical College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 621 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#5

Arclabs

Piedmont, SC

Arclabs comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. This school awarded 599 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 565 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Bluegrass Community and Technical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 557 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 547 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#9

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 535 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Maysville Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 501 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Northwood Technical College

Rice Lake, WI

Northwood Technical College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 471 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Northshore Technical Community College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 417 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Mesa Community College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 403 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Owensboro Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 393 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Collin County Community College District comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 385 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. This school awarded 381 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 372 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#18

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

Central Georgia Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Precision Metal Working here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Jefferson Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Precision Metal Working majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 364 associate degrees in Precision Metal Working in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Precision Metal Working. During the most recent year for which we have data, 353 people received their associate degree in Precision Metal Working from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Precision Metal Working Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Welding Technology/Welder 57,768
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 3,539
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 2,174
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 1,634
Metal Fabricator 552

Below are some popular majors similar to Precision Metal Working that also offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Woodworking 659
Precision Production, Other 95
Leatherworking and Upholstery 26
Boilermaking/Boilermaker 25
PRECISION PRODUCTION 17

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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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