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Other Precision Metal Working

Types of Degrees Other Precision Metal Working Majors Are Earning

People majoring in Other Precision Metal Working have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	111
Associate’s Degree	33
Master’s Degree	196

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Other Precision Metal Working graduates include:

• Cable Strander
• Dynamite Cartridge Crimper
• Cable Swager
• Shot Polisher and Inspector
• Drivematic Machine Operator
• Design Inserter
• Zipper Machine Operator
• Shredding Floor Equipment Operator
• Hand Profiler
• Rivet Tosser
• Dross Skimmer
• Equipment Operator
• Fuse Cup Expander
• Sheeter Operator
• Plastic Machine Operator

Who Is Earning a Degree in Other Precision Metal Working?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 90.9% of Other Precision Metal Working degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	31	9.1%
Men	309	90.9%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Other Precision Metal Working graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	279	82.1%
Asian	2	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27	7.9%
Black or African American	16	4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.3%
Two or More Races	8	2.4%
International Students	7	2.1%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Other Precision Metal Working Graduates Earn?

The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of Other Precision Metal Working graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

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

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $44,203 — roughly 31% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Is a Degree in Other Precision Metal Working Worth It?

On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, Other Precision Metal Working graduates earn a median of $39,416 four years after completion — roughly 4% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Precision Metal Working	48.05
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	48.0510
Ironworking/Ironworker	48.0509
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	48.0503
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	48.0501
Metal Fabricator	48.0511
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking	48.0506
Tool and Die Technology/Technician	48.0507
Welding Technology/Welder	48.0508

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.