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Precision Metal Working in Illinois

Precision Metal Working Schools in Illinois

2,724 Precision Metal Working students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Precision Metal Working is the 154th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in Illinois

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 1,915
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 685
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 685
Associate Degree 124

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 100,350 people employed in jobs related to a precision metal working degree, compared to 1,918,330 nationwide.

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Wages for Precision Metal Working Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a precision metal working grad in the state is $41,350, compared to a typical salary of $41,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer precision metal working degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,800. Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,683 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Lewis and Clark Community College will pay a net price of $5,342.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,260.

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College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. 75% of students get financical aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,881 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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Kaskaskia College

Centralia
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,785 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending Kaskaskia College will pay a net price of $5,877. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,647. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,245 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 34% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,262.

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Wabash Valley College

Mount Carmel
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,222 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,913. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,604. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

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Precision Metal Working Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Machine Tool Operators 3% $37,330
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers -12% $49,290
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -18% $39,760

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