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Precision Metal Working Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 1,172 students earned their Precision Metal Working degrees in WA.

In this state, Precision Metal Working is the 55th most popular major out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Precision Metal Working Majors in Washington

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 513
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 513
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 513
Associate Degree 346
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 313
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 313
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Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 61.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 19.8%
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Jobs for Precision Metal Working Grads in Washington

There are 33,010 people in the state and 1,918,330 people in the nation working in precision metal working jobs.

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Wages for Precision Metal Working Jobs in Washington

In this state, precision metal working grads earn an average of $47,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $41,090.

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There are 12 colleges in Washington that offer precision metal working degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,848 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,545 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,893.

#2

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Kirkland
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,319 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $41,756 after graduation.

#3

Clark College

Vancouver
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,665 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,918. 99% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 40% of students receive it.

#3

Green River College

Auburn
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

46% of the teachers are full time. 49% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $38,664 after graduation.

#5

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#6

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,227 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,988.

#7

Bates Technical College

Tacoma
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,369 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,547. 99% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,940 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. A typical student attending Walla Walla Community College will pay a net price of $5,986. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

#9

Olympic College

Bremerton
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,357 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,639. Graduates earn an average $33,562 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#10

South Seattle College

Seattle
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,324 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,869 a year. 99% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Everett Community College

Everett
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,580 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, Everett Community College grads earn an average salary of $36,138. 51% of students get financical aid.

#10

South Puget Sound Community College

Olympia
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,665 Total Students

A typical student attending South Puget Sound Community College will pay a net price of $7,415. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Graduates earn an average $33,822 after graduation.

Precision Metal Working Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Sheet Metal Workers 18% $59,430
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $49,770
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters 7% $42,840
Foundry Mold and Coremakers 7% $39,200
Metal and Plastic Workers 5% $32,970
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers 5% $57,260
Machinists 4% $50,110
Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $0
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers 0% $0
Metal and Plastic Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $39,330
Metal and Plastic Model Makers 0% $69,210
Metal and Plastic Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $36,890
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $38,590
Metal and Plastic Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $35,350
Metal and Plastic Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders 0% $44,820
Metal and Plastic Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -3% $43,850
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners -4% $59,480
Metal and Plastic Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $37,300
Metal and Plastic Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders -6% $40,500
Machine Tool Operators -7% $59,100
Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers -8% $0
Tool and Die Makers -9% $0
Metal and Plastic Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders -12% $0
Metal and Plastic Forging Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender -14% $0

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Major Annual Graduates in WA
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