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Precision Metal Working in Illinois

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Precision Metal Working Schools in Illinois

2,199 Precision Metal Working students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

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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 1,396
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,396
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,396
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 691
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 691
Associate Degree 112
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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: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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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:

#1

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,995. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

#2

Lewis and Clark Community College

Godfrey
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,683 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 8.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

William Rainey Harper College

Palatine
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $7,184.

#4

John Wood Community College

Quincy
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,881 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Graduates earn an average $30,096 after graduation.

#4

College of DuPage

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

72% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. The 9.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Kaskaskia College

Centralia
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,785 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,343. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#7

Illinois Central College

East Peoria
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. In their early career, ICC grads earn an average salary of $27,809. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,087.

#7

Kankakee Community College

Kankakee
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,245 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 33% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

#7

Wabash Valley College

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

56% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,745.

#10

Elgin Community College

Elgin
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. 28% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 18% $53,360
Sheet Metal Workers 9% $80,120
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 5% $40,090
Machinists 4% $38,540
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3% $35,250
Machine Tool Operators 3% $37,330
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $0
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $34,410
Tool and Die Makers -5% $52,710
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $40,300
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -7% $36,400
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $41,620
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners -8% $46,240
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -8% $37,160
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -10% $35,610
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -11% $36,580
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers -12% $49,290
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -15% $39,740
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -16% $39,570
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -17% $42,960
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -18% $39,760
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -19% $39,360

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