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Precision Metal Working in California

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Precision Metal Working Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 2,491 students earned their Precision Metal Working degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Precision Metal Working is the 166th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,415
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,415
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,415
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 805
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 805
Associate Degree 271

Gender Distribution

In California, a precision metal working major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of precision metal working majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 48.2%
  • White: 30.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in California

147,450 people in the state and 1,918,330 in the nation are employed in jobs related to precision metal working.

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Wages for Precision Metal Working Jobs in California

Precision Metal Working grads earn an average of $41,790 in the state and $41,090 nationwide.

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There are 13 colleges in California that offer precision metal working degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

#1

Cerritos College

Norwalk
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,406 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,310. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students get financical aid.

#2

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,125 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,590 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

#3

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,118 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,745. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,374 after graduation.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,147 Total Students

A typical student attending Long Beach City College will pay a net price of $5,323. In their early career, Long Beach City College grads earn an average salary of $30,553. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,571 Total Students

In their early career, College of the Sequoias grads earn an average salary of $28,063. This public school has an average net price of $1,222. The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1.

#6

Laney College

Oakland
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,225 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $12,828. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Shasta College

Redding
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,121 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,863 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $4,841.

#8

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,093 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Cuesta College will pay a net price of $11,063. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

#8

Merced College

Merced
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,645 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,522. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,365 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,267. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,931 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,278 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,535 a year.

#10

De Anza College

Cupertino
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,649 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, De Anza College grads earn an average salary of $40,876.

Precision Metal Working Careers in CA

Some of the careers precision metal working majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 23% $65,290
Sheet Metal Workers 13% $53,610
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 8% $42,760
Machinists 4% $45,080
Machine Tool Operators 4% $40,380
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 0% $34,680
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $34,970
Metal and Plastic Workers 0% $39,420
Tool and Die Makers -3% $55,470
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $38,260
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $35,190
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $39,080
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $31,620
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -9% $38,780
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -12% $37,930
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -13% $30,950
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14% $40,330
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -17% $38,510
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -18% $36,740
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -18% $35,150

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