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Precision Metal Working in South Dakota

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Precision Metal Working Schools in South Dakota

106 students earned Precision Metal Working degrees in South Dakota in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Precision Metal Working is the 58th most popular major out of a total 206 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 54
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 54
Associate Degree 51
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
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Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, 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 South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 87.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 7,440 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 South Dakota

In this state, precision metal working grads earn an average of $38,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $41,090.

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There are 2 colleges in South Dakota that offer precision metal working degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Lake Area Technical Institute

Watertown
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,217 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average. 93% of students get financical aid.

#2

Western Dakota Technical Institute

Rapid City
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,324 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. In their early career, Western Dakota Tech grads earn an average salary of $32,591. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Precision Metal Working Careers in SD

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

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 40% $47,000
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 14% $38,530
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 13% $37,440
Machine Tool Operators 13% $37,930
Machinists 13% $37,290
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 10% $41,730
Sheet Metal Workers 9% $39,600
Tool and Die Makers 7% $41,070
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 3% $35,910
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $35,260
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 0% $35,710
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender 0% $39,810
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $35,990
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $33,630
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $34,100
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $43,920
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters -6% $36,080

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