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Precision Metal Working Schools in North Carolina

3,123 Precision Metal Working students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Precision Metal Working is the 72nd most popular major in the state out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in North Carolina

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 2,344
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,344
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,344
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 476
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 476
Associate Degree 303
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Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 75.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 52,530 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a precision metal working grad in the state is $39,070, compared to a typical salary of $41,090 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer precision metal working degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Pitt Community College

Winterville
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,688 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,911 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 81% of students get financical aid.

#2

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $28,959 after graduation.

#3

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,587 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $5,388.

#4

Central Carolina Community College

Sanford
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,154 Total Students

In their early career, Central Carolina Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,837. This public school has an average net price of $5,398. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#5

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,109 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#6

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,328 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, CVCC grads earn an average salary of $28,155.

#6

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,025 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,337.

#8

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid.

#8

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#8

Lenoir Community College

Kinston
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,361 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,894 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,005.

#8

Alamance Community College

Graham
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,037 Total Students

69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending ACC will pay a net price of $14,724.

Precision Metal Working Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 19% $46,150
Sheet Metal Workers 11% $35,580
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 10% $39,610
Machine Tool Operators 9% $37,890
Machinists 7% $40,890
Tool and Die Makers 3% $48,970
Metal and Plastic Workers 0% $39,030
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners -3% $42,850
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $37,720
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $36,060
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $29,990
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -4% $40,990
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -5% $25,630
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $46,150
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $42,920
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -8% $35,150
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -13% $37,150
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -13% $36,500
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -14% $32,620
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers -14% $39,490
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers -17% $33,820
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -18% $35,620

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