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Precision Metal Working Schools in Texas

6,978 students earned Precision Metal Working degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Precision Metal Working major is the 96th most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in Texas

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 3,994
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,994
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,994
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,408
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,408
Associate Degree 576
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Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 49.1%
  • White: 34.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in Texas

154,590 people in the state and 1,918,330 in the nation are employed in jobs related to precision metal working.

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Wages for Precision Metal Working Jobs in Texas

In this state, precision metal working grads earn an average of $40,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $41,090.

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

#1

Texas State Technical College

Waco
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,654 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 91% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,129 a year. 56% of students get financical aid.

#3

South Texas College

McAllen
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,233 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,504.

#4

Austin Community College District

Austin
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,890 after earning their degree at this institution. 38% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average.

#5

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,702 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

#6

St Philip's College

San Antonio
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,696 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,829. The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

#7

Lee College

Baytown
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,487 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,771 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,831.

#8

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,678 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending DMC will pay a net price of $5,630. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#9

El Centro College

Dallas
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
74,781 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,739.

#10

Amarillo College

Amarillo
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,079 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,098. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

North Central Texas College

Gainesville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,352 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,850 after graduation. 76% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Precision Metal Working Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers 34% $54,510
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 21% $39,830
Sheet Metal Workers 19% $39,040
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 18% $43,400
Machinists 17% $45,570
Machine Tool Operators 15% $39,800
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 14% $39,600
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 10% $31,020
Tool and Die Makers 9% $48,990
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 6% $36,540
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 6% $32,300
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 4% $31,940
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 2% $30,040
Metal and Plastic Workers 2% $39,210
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 0% $40,930
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $36,020
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -2% $34,110
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -5% $41,820
Metal and Plastic Model Makers -5% $57,140
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $38,330
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -10% $35,510
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers -10% $39,590
Foundry Mold and Coremakers -12% $28,430

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to precision metal working.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Woodworking 17

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